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Gregor MacGregor's Swindle: The Country That Never Existed
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Gregor MacGregor was a Scotsman who swindled hundreds of people in a land scheme in the early 1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at the incredible story.
Meghan Markle Is Not the First British Royal With African Heritage
Although there's been a lot of talk about Meghan Markle being the first mixed race person to marry into the British royal family, historians say that's not really true.
Venus de Milo: The Most Famous Armless Statue in the World
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The Venus de Milo is one of the most recognized statues in all the world, but why does she have no arms?
Explorer Daniel Boone Blazed a Trail to the American West
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Forget the coonskin cap. Daniel Boone didn't wear one. But he did inspire a TV show, live with (and fight) Indians and help establish Kentucky as the 14th colony.
Capitalize This! The State Capitals Quiz
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Every state has a capital city, which houses the government where all the legislative action happens. How much do you know about these capitals?
Why the Ghost of Andrew Jackson Haunts the Modern U.S. Presidency
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Andrew Jackson seems to resonate particularly with Donald Trump. HowStuffWorks looks at what the two presidents have in common and where they differ.
What's the Difference Between Socialism and Communism?
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They're often mentioned in the same breath, but not every socialist is a communist and not every communist or socialist country operates in the same way.
Old Railroads
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The age of old railroads saw the birth of the first railroad lines and mass transportation on rail. Read more about old railroads in America.
Douglas SBD Dauntless
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The Douglas SBD Dauntless was a carrier-based dive bomber, a compact scrapper with a gift for sinking Japanese carriers and other large ships. Learn the specifications and how the Dauntless proved to be the supreme dive-bomber of the Pacific War.
The Spinning Mule's Impact on the Industrial Revolution
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The spinning mule shaped the textile industry and society as a whole during the Industrial Revolution. Read on to learn about the groundbreaking invention.