The company was born when a blacksmith named John Deere invented an early self-scouring steel plow adapted especially for the Midwest’s dense, clay-heavy soil.
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Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
The beloved sitcom, adapted by Norman Lear from the British series Steptoe and Son, ran for six seasons on NBC from 1972 to ’77.
McDonnell’s backers argue that the role of chief is apolitical, though many of his predecessors became national voices that shaped public safety policy.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
The footbed of these boots are shaped like a standard sneaker, but grippy Vibram outsoles provide the traction needed to remain safe on snowy, uneven terrain.
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