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Adrian Kantrowitz – the genius who transplanted the heart

The doctor who performed the world's first human heart transplant died in 2008 in New York. His name was Adrian Kantrowitz. More details about...

Irish Community of the Bronx

The Bronx is a borough that owes its name to the Bronx River, which itself was named after Swedish settler Captain Jonas Bronck. This...

Rock Steady Crew: The Group That Popularized Breakdancing

Breakdancing is an explosion of energy, a display of character, and a way to make a statement. It's also an entire culture that found...

DJ Kool Herc

"I grew up in the Bronx, where hip-hop was born," "I was born and raised in the Bronx, so I call it home," and...

Edgar Doctorow: One of the Most Distinguished Prose Writers of the Late 20th Century

An ordinary boy from the Bronx, named after Poe, became one of the most influential American novelists of the 20th century. His books masterfully...
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