April 21

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April 21, 2008

April 21

1649 The Maryland Toleration Act, which provided for freedom of worship for all Christians, was passed by the Maryland Assembly.

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April 21

The misunderstood 'rule of thumb' Misconception: Many feminists for years thought the phrase "rule of thumb" referred to British common law's tolerance of wife-beating.

A tale of customer service, justice and currency as funny as a $2 bill

Mora says he isn't retired from major league baseball

'Twas the week before Christmas, and juries were full of Santas

Re-enactor heals from mysterious shot Suspect fired gun belonging to stranger

Burglarized cabin's owner jailed for shotgun booby-trap