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From Nation, For Nation - Pulse of the Nation
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Diving Into a Historic Election Relic
Today, we are getting up close with a piece of U.S. election history! That's right, we are taking a look at a wooden ballot box from 1920. Let's dive into the history behind this historical relic!
A Constitutional Amendment
The 19th Amendment, which officially gave women the right to vote, became law on August 26, 1920. But the battle started much earlier.
In 1848, at the Seneca Falls Convention in New York, activists met to demand equal rights. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Frederick Douglass, among others, argued for women’s voting rights. Over the years, suffragists held protests, marches, and even went on hunger strikes!
But here’s the catch: this amendment mostly helped white women vote. African American, Native American, and Asian American women still faced voting barriers until the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and women with disabilities gained more protections in 1990.
A Historical Relic
Here at Ripley's, we had the honor to get up close with a historic wood ballot box from 1920! This ballot box was used by some of the first female voters in Boston in 1920.
The words "Dist(rict) 17 Ward" are written on the side, and there is even a piece of paper adhered to the inside that says "Women's Ballots in this Box."
Today, we honor the bravery and grit of all the women who fought for equality.
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From Globe, For Globe - Pulse of the Planet
In Henderson, Nevada, fitness trainer Mateo Drottz is transforming spin class by pairing high-energy cycling with live violin music.
As riders pedal, soaring classical strings replace booming bass, creating a workout that feels both intense and calming.
The result is a uniquely focused experience that helps participants find rhythm, flow, and motivation.
Unlike traditional spin classes driven by loud playlists, Mateo’s violin-led sessions shift attention inward.
The music encourages presence and connection, allowing riders to move with intention rather than pressure.
This approach turns exercise into an immersive moment where effort feels expressive instead of exhausting.
For Mateo, the class is about more than fitness-it’s about confidence, community, and shared experience.
Participants come together not to compete, but to move, feel, and support one another.
Unbelievable yet inspiring, this violin-powered spin class is a perfect fit for Ripley’s Believe It or Not!.
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