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USS George Washington refueling requires US$600 billion
The US Pentagon submitted its 2016 budget, where through a series of money-saving actions it was able to conserve more than half a billion dollars’ worth in expenditures in order to “fill up” (Fuel up) aircraft carrier George Washington.
Boston opens 'oldest' US time capsule from 1795
It dates back to 1795, and has been dubbed the oldest time capsule in America. On Tuesday, a museum in Boston re-opened the relic, last seen over a century and a half ago.
The Museum of Fine Arts in the northeastern city opened the time capsule at a press conference at 6pm (2300 GMT).
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Peace pipe or candy?
It is time for Thanksgiving, the table of union and peace. The tradition began in 1621, when 51 newcomers to America hosted 90 members of the Wampanoag tribe. The event took place in the fall; the occasion was to celebrate a good harvest of corn. The celebrations lasted three days; among the food consumed were wild fowl (probably turkey) and five deer.
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