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The awesome way a Cuban defector rescued his family

In 1991, a lone Russian-built MiG-21 approached the Florida coast from Cuba. The plane began “wagging” its wings, a recognized signal for friendly intent. The pilot was Orestes Lorenzo, and he was bringing the MiG to the United States in an attemp…

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This Confederate ship was one of the most successful of the war
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This Navy SEAL went from Nigerian prince to the Bronx to hero
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