March 8 is International Women's Day — a date picked in honor of the Russian women who demanded "bread and peace" during World War I. The Czar abdicated and women gained the right to vote. True to the spirit of those Russian women, the world pauses on this day to celebrate the achievements of women. Here’s more from @npr:

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