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Founded as a military base in the 70s of the 1st century CE, Nida grew into a major economic and cultural hub by the early 2nd century.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

At the end of the 20th century, governments and car firms encouraged drivers to buy diesel-engine cars.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The Winnemem Wintu Tribe hopes these salmon, exported more than a century ago, will revive the genetic diversity of the few remaining endangered salmon in the Sacramento River.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Foakes reached his 13th first-class century from 176 balls - a superb innings, forged from adversity, for his team.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Maybe five thousand dollars wasn’t much money in the twenty-second century, but in 1999, it was a fortune.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly