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John Glenn: One Machine That Worked Without a Flaw
This article describes John Glenn’s flight aboard Friendship 7, during which he successfully completed three orbits around the Earth. Despite a few close calls, Glenn had to take manual control of the spacecraft when its systems malfunctioned,…
Liberian Jollof Rice: A Christmas Tradition
This artifact is an interview by Othello Brandy explaining the history and culture of Liberian jollof rice and how it has adapted to modern day and new environments. Othello was born in Liberia and experienced the preparation of the dish by his…
Lunar New Year Dinner
This still image depicts a family at a restaurant during their Lunar New Year dinner. The table has pots with steaming broth and ingredients for hotpot, and the restaurant is decorated for Valentine’s Day.
Lutheran Christmas Tree
This is a transcribed interview of Erik Uhler regarding his childhood experience with the German tradition of adorning a Christmas tree in lighted candles.