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Alabama Crimson Tide Quiz
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It is one of the most storied and successful college football programs ever. Test your Alabama Crimson Tide knowledge by taking this quiz.
Where does your unclaimed luggage end up?
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Unclaimed luggage usually ends up at the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama, where it is then sold. Learn more about unclaimed luggage.
The Story of Eric Rudolph, the Real 1996 Olympic Park Bomber
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Eric Rudolph evaded the FBI for seven years, after planting bombs in Atlanta and Birmingham, Alabama. HowStuffWorks looks at what drove him to kill.
Civil Rights Icon Fred Gray Honored With Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Martin Luther King Jr. called him "the chief counsel for the protest movement." Gray represented everyone from Rosa Parks to MLK. Now he's getting the U.S.'s highest civilian honor.
How College Football Crowns Its Champ
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The NCAA scrapped the Bowl Championship Series in favor of a playoff system. But does it truly crown a national champion in college football?
Why E.O. Wilson Was Called the 'Darwin of the 21st Century'
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Edward Osborne "E.O." Wilson never grew out of his "bug period" as a child and, as a result, became one of the world's foremost experts on the subject of ants.
What People Get Wrong About Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
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Rosa Parks didn't refuse to move from her bus seat because her feet were tired. "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in," she said.
Why Was 911 Chosen as the Emergency Phone Number?
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During an emergency, Americans know to dial 911 for help. How and why was that number selected as the emergency phone number for the entire country?
10 Completely Archaic Laws Still on the Books
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There are lots of weird, archaic laws on the books. Learn about some of the most bizarre and completely archaic laws still on the books.
What Are Skyquakes?
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Skyquakes have been heard in the U.S. and all over the world. HowStuffWorks looks into the mystery.