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Battle of Tannenberg / Crossbow / New World
On This Day (August 30): Your quick daily trip back in time.

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Good morning. It's Saturday, August 30, and we're exploring the Battle of Tannenberg, embarking on the New World journey, outlawing crossbows, the Washington-Kremlin hotline, and much more.
Oh, and don't miss our legendary Strange Times story tomorrow, which will blow your mind.
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