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The Democratic Republic of Congo, which borders Uganda and is where the outbreak originated, has seen 363 confirmed cases and 63 deaths.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

The line probably originated with steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, once the richest man in America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The idea for the epic photograph originated during an international break in 2023, when Yarrow shot Haaland alone in Viking dress, waist-deep in an Oslo fjord.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Together, these complementary approaches will allow scientists to investigate how planets form throughout the galaxy, including in the region where our own solar system may have originated.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The phrase originated with William Driver, a retired shipmaster who lived in Nashville, Tennessee.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly