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Hippie Heyday: The Ultimate Flower Power Quiz

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In the mid-1960s, the hippie counterculture developed in the United States, initially focused around civil rights demonstrations and anti-Vietnam War protests. Hippies' antiviolent, free love ethos sprang from the concept of "flower power," which advocated for peace, not war.

Golden Gate Bridge Facts for Your Next Trivia Night

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Back in the 1930s, folks realized they needed a better way to cross the Golden Gate Strait between San Francisco and the Marin Headlands than by boat. Over eighty years later, the Golden Gate Bridge is the city's most prominent landmark.

Ruth Asawa: The Sculptor of Interlocking Lines

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Her public works of art are legendary and major museums worldwide feature permanent collections of her work. HowStuffWorks looks at artist Ruth Asawa.

How the Hyperloop Works

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Ready for a fifth mode of transportation? Elon Musk is. He's sketched out a proposal for a nearly supersonic transportation system that could shoot you from San Francisco to Los Angeles faster than you can watch an episode of "Game of Thrones."

10 California Landmarks No Visitor Should Miss

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From rugged coastlines to iconic bridges, California landmarks stand as monumental reminders of the Golden State's deep and diverse history. Whether you're hiking the redwoods of Northern California or exploring sunbaked missions in Southern California, there's a landmark with a story waiting to be told.

The Rise, Fall and Future of Chinatowns in the U.S.

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There are some 50 Chinatowns in America and hundreds more in other countries. What led to their creation and will they survive into the next century?

Operation Midnight Climax: A CIA Sex, Drugs and Surveillance Program

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In a bizarre experiment during the Cold War, the CIA used prostitutes and bordellos to lure customers only to drug them with LSD. It was all designed to achieve mind control.

How Flower Power Worked

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What's the story of flower power? Read all about flower power at HowStuffWorks.

The Zizians: A Strange and Dangerous Techno-Cult

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Today we're diving into the bizarre world of the Zizians, a rationalist group known for their extreme beliefs in applied rationality and complex interpersonal dynamics. Initially nestled primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area, this community blends philosophy, artificial intelligence and even computer science into their daily lives.

Pride Month in the U.S. Celebrates LGBTQ+ Progress and Equality

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June is Pride Month, when the LGBTQ community comes together to celebrate their struggles and to raise awareness of issues they still face.

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