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The War of 1812: The White House Burns and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Is Born

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The War of 1812 ended in a stalemate, which enabled the U.S. to escape defeat and grow into a world power. HowStuffWorks looks at this forgotten war.

The Largest Wildfire in U.S. History, Based on Acreage Burned

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Wildfires have profoundly shaped the landscape and history of the United States, leaving behind tales of devastation and resilience. While the infamous Great Chicago Fire of 1871 is often remembered for its urban destruction, the nation's forests and wildlands have witnessed even more extensive blazes.

The Largest Wildfire in World History Burned 15% of a Continent

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Wildfires have shaped landscapes, ecosystems and human history for centuries. Some of the deadliest wildfires have burned across millions of acres, leaving behind devastation and reshaping the way we manage fire-prone environments.

What's Your World History IQ?

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The history of the world is full drama, romance, heroes and villains, but how well do you know it? Put your knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

There's a Rhino-shaped Cave in Washington State

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It's perhaps one of the strangest fossils ever discovered. We'll explain how it came to be 15 million years ago, and how hikers found it in the '30s.

Can the United States Revoke Someone's Citizenship?

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Can the United States revoke someone's citizenship? Learn more about revoking U.S. citizenship in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Remembering Bayard Rustin, Civil Rights Leader and Gay Activist

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Bayard Rustin fought racism all his life as a civil rights activist, friend of Martin Luther King Jr. and organizer of the March on Washington.

1924 Baseball Season

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In 1924, the Washington Senators won the pennant from the Yankees and the World Series over the Giants. Learn more about the 1924 baseball season.

How Rice Cookers Work

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Burned chunks or gooey paste can be the disappointing result of rice gone wrong, but a rice cooker can even the odds for even the klutziest cooks in the kitchen.

12 Black Inventors and Their Innovations That Shaped the World

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When asked to name a Black American inventor, many people might think of George Washington Carver and peanut butter. But this is actually a myth. There are hundreds of other unsung Black inventors who have shaped the world with their innovations.

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