Trevor Phipps
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For about 20 years, Trevor Phipps worked in the restaurant industry as a chef, bartender, and manager until he decided to make a career change. For the past several years, he has been a freelance journalist specializing in crime, sports, and history.
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The Cans That Keep Food Safe
Peter Durand’s contribution to the canned food process changed the world’s food industry.
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The Courage of Engineers in the Titanic’s Final Moments
To help as many passengers board lifeboats, engineers stayed on the ship until the end.
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Inventor Garrett Morgan: A Lifelong Wish to Save Lives
The inventor of the first gas mask and three-way traffic signal had a passion for learning how things worked.
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The Fearless Fireman of the 2011 Tsunami
Fujio Koshita saved countless by ringing the fire station’s bell.
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Anna Connelly: Inventor of the Modern Fire Escape
This inventor’s most famous patent has saved innumerable lives in the tall buildings of big cities.
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Casey Jones: The Railroad Engineer Turned American Folk Hero
A folk ballad immortalizes the heroic efforts of a railroad engineer.
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Alfred Vanderbilt: Millionaire Hero of the Lusitania
As the ocean liner sank, a young man who couldn’t swim chose to save others rather than himself.
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The Man Who Saved a Town With a Board Game
Charaliyil Unnikrishnan helped shut down illicit alcohol production and instead encouraged his village to play chess.
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Four Chaplains Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
A World War II maritime disaster showed the courage of men of faith.
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John R. Fox: Medal of Honor Recipient
This soldier in World War II ordered friendly fire on himself to save others.
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The Cans That Keep Food Safe
Peter Durand’s contribution to the canned food process changed the world’s food industry.
|
The Courage of Engineers in the Titanic’s Final Moments
To help as many passengers board lifeboats, engineers stayed on the ship until the end.
|
Inventor Garrett Morgan: A Lifelong Wish to Save Lives
The inventor of the first gas mask and three-way traffic signal had a passion for learning how things worked.
|
The Fearless Fireman of the 2011 Tsunami
Fujio Koshita saved countless by ringing the fire station’s bell.
|
Anna Connelly: Inventor of the Modern Fire Escape
This inventor’s most famous patent has saved innumerable lives in the tall buildings of big cities.
|
Casey Jones: The Railroad Engineer Turned American Folk Hero
A folk ballad immortalizes the heroic efforts of a railroad engineer.
|
Alfred Vanderbilt: Millionaire Hero of the Lusitania
As the ocean liner sank, a young man who couldn’t swim chose to save others rather than himself.
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The Man Who Saved a Town With a Board Game
Charaliyil Unnikrishnan helped shut down illicit alcohol production and instead encouraged his village to play chess.
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Four Chaplains Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
A World War II maritime disaster showed the courage of men of faith.
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John R. Fox: Medal of Honor Recipient
This soldier in World War II ordered friendly fire on himself to save others.
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