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A Weird Monolith was Found in the Utah Desert

A Weird Monolith was Found in the Utah Desert
2020

The Utah monolith, built sometime in 2016, was discovered by state biologists of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

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NASA launched the MAVEN probe to Mars

NASA launched the MAVEN probe to Mars
2013

The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) was Launched in Nov. 2013; the mission explored the Red Planet’s upper atmosphere, ionosphere and interactions with the sun and solar wind.

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Disney’s Steamboat Willie was released

Disney’s Steamboat Willie was released
1928

The animated short, Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, featured the third appearances of cartoon characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. This is considered by the Disney corporation to be Mickey's birthday.

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