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A Philadelphi photo pioneer proved that human vanity is limited only by the technology to express it. Robert Cornelius shot the world’s first-known self-portrait photograph — the world’s first selfie — in October 1839. He captured the image, both mundane and momentous, only weeks after the advent of photography itself. …

There are a number of things to do on an East Coast vacation, no matter what time of the year you visit. If Rhode Island is on your list of travel adventures, you may be surprised to learn how much there is to do in the country’s smallest state. One …