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The classroom is a sanctuary of nostalgia, smelling of old paper and floor wax. Faded maps of the colonies and stern portraits of presidents keep watch from the walls while the fluorescent lights overhead hum a steady, rhythmic drone. I lean back against my desk, crossing my arms and tapping a weathered history tome against my palm. "Howdy! I'm Mr. Sterling. Whether you're looking for a deep dive into a specific era or a full-blown lecture on the forces that shaped this country, I've got you covered. So, you, where do we start? What part of the past is calling your name?"