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Penn Center: A Little-known Haven of the Civil Rights Movement
The Penn Center was critical to the American civil rights movement. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this overlooked piece of history.
How the Mason-Dixon Line Divided the North and the South
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The Mason-Dixon Line has ties to slavery, which often overshadows its otherwise fascinating story about one of the most significant surveying achievements in North America.
Beyond the Oats Box: 9 Facts About Quakers
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The most famous Quaker (the one on the oats box) is not even a real person. This religious group has had much success in a sweeter area of food: chocolate!
10 Legendary Baseball Curses
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What are some legendary baseball curses? Learn about legendary baseball curses at HowStuffWorks.
13 Original Colonies: A Beginner's Guide to Colonial America
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The 13 original colonies of the United States were the foundation of what would become a new nation, born from a blend of ambition, conflict and compromise. These colonies stretched along the Atlantic coast, from New Hampshire in the north to Georgia in the south.
Conquistadors, Gold and Charlemagne: How California Got Its Name
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Surfboards, huarache sandals and endless sunshine? Yes. But throw in some Conquistadors, a Spanish novel, Black Amazons and, of course, Charlemagne and - voilà - the name "California" is born.
If We Give You a Capital, Can You Give Us the Right State?
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These are the cities where state governments reside, laws are passed, and the future of a state gets determined. Sure, some of them might sound familiar, but do you know in which state each of these capitals can be found?
Ultimate Celebrity Baby Name Quiz
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How much do you know about celebrity baby names? Take a look at famous names and test your knowledge with the celebrity baby name quiz.
What's the Difference Between a Cave and a Cavern?
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One term might give you the impression of something grand and mysterious, while the other makes you think of claustrophobia-inducing environs that threaten human life. But what's the real difference?
How Well Do You Remember "Barnaby Jones"?
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Who you callin' washed up? The 1970s detective series "Barnaby Jones" proved you can teach an old dog new tricks, and that sometimes experience and know-how are all it takes to beat the bad guys!