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6 Things We Still Thank Teddy Roosevelt for Today
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Teddy Roosevelt changed the American landscape, establishing the U.S. Forest Service and protecting the magnificent green spaces we cherish today.
Who Decides Which Americans Lie in State?
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Lying in state beneath the U.S. Capitol Rotunda is an honor that has been bestowed on only a few people. Who decides which Americans are so honored?
How Well Do You Really Know the Original Star Wars Trilogy?
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Over the years, Star Wars has become one of the largest movie franchises in the world, and it all started with three movies. Here's a quiz where you can test your knowledge on the original three movies!
How the March on Washington Worked
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The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom ensured the passage of the Civil Rights Act. But its success was not assured at the beginning.
10 Nobel Laureates Whose Work Changed the World
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Sure, Nobel Prize winners get money, a medal and bragging rights, but the rest of us often benefit from their accomplishments, too. Meet 10 of these game-changing people.
How do I start my own country?
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To start a new country takes lots of plans, relationships with other countries and some political wiles. Learn about the process to start a new country.
10 Largest Foundations in the World
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Some wealthy people do more with their money than just buy more things. Learn about 10 of the largest foundations in the world.
How Manifest Destiny Stretched the U.S. From Sea to Shining Sea
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President James Polk put the philosophy of Manifest Destiny into action. HowStuffWorks looks at the ideology that helped create the United States.
Can You Pass a 1980s Trivia Quiz?
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The '80s were an incredibly eventful decade of the 20th century. From wars to political standoffs to wacky cultural changes, the '80s had it all. Can you pass muster against our tough '80s quiz?
What Is SWIFT and How Is It Being Used to Sanction Russia?
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Disconnecting Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), could cripple its ability to trade with most of the world. Here's how SWIFT works.