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Who Were the Mighty Fighting Buffalo Soldiers?

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HowStuffWorks examines the complicated history of the African American servicemen known as the Buffalo Soldiers.

Were people vying to become slaves in the Ottoman Empire?

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Some Ottoman slaves were volunteers, believe it or not. Read about the devsirme system and the appeal of becoming an Ottoman slave.

Smarter Than the Average American? Take This USA Quiz!

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Hundreds of millions of people live in the USA, but very few of them know all that much about the country they live in. Do you fit in that category, or do you think you're smarter than the average American? Take our quiz on all things America to find out.

How the Cabinet Works

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What is the Cabinet, and how do its members assist the president? Learn about the people involved in the U.S. government's Cabinet.

Can You Pass This General Knowledge Quiz While Being Distracted by Adorable Puppies?

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Could you name the largest planet in our solar sys- ... is that a Goldendoodle? Aww! Put your smarts - and your concentration - to the test in this puppy-filled general knowledge skills challenge.

Why did brothers fight on opposite sides of the Civil War?

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Brother against brother was a motif of the Civil War as families were divided -- even Sen. John J. Crittenden's. Read about brother against brother in the war.

Why was Executive Order No. 9981 so important?

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Executive Order 9981 mandated equality in the U.S. armed forces, putting groups like the Tuskegee Airmen in high demand. Read about Executive Order 9981.

Top 5 Feminist Movements

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Feminist movements aren't all about bra-burning; they're serious efforts to change the way we think about gender equality. Read about five feminist movements.

Summer Holiday Activities

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Summer holiday activities for kids are fun and keep kids busy all summer. Learn more about summer holiday activities -- crafts, games, and much more.

5 Events in Black History You Never Learned in School

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Most students in the U.S. aren't taught about important people and events in Black history. Here are five that you probably never learned in school.

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