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Good morning — it’s Monday, December 29. Today, we'll explore the Treaty of New Echota, Texas becoming the state, London's most devastating air raid, bird flu, and much more—let’s dive into the action!

ICYM: This year’s last Strange Times story, about Pepsi’s Navy, you can read it here.

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