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The Twisted Tale of a Racist Law Still on the Books

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The Mann Act was passed in 1910 and even though it's been used legitimately, it's also been abused. HowStuffWorks looks at its twisted tale.

How Lawn Mowers Work

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Lawn mowers have been keeping yards trim for over 100 years. Learn all about lawn mowers, lawn mower history and more.

What is glocalization?

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Glocalization connects the growing global market with localized life. Learn how glocalization benefits both global companies and local communities.

Can You Identify the State Abbreviation From a State's Outline?

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When it comes to geography, they say the average American can't locate Afghanistan on a map, but how about Iowa? Take a look at these 50 state outlines and see if you can identify the correct abbreviation.

Can You Guess Which of These Two American Cities Is Furthest North?

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From Florida to Maine or California to Alaska, the United States is a vast country with plenty of interesting cities to explore. But do you know which cities are located north or south of others? Take a trip through this quiz to find out!

9 Legends of American Folklore

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From Johnny Appleseed to Paul Bunyan, figures of American folklore continue to inspire and engage. Before the invention on radio and television, people created these characters to help people cope with hard times. Learn more about these legendary figures.

How to Properly Store Really, Really Old Photos

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Do you need to know how to properly store really, really old photos? Read about taking care of old pictures at TLC Family.

5 Things to Do Before Passing Down an Heirloom

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These 5 things to do before passing down an heirloom will help you avoid family confusion and strife. Read 5 things to do before passing down an heirloom.

10 Impossible-to-kill Plants

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Anyone who complains about having a brown thumb may simply be choosing the wrong plants to grow. Some plants are exceedingly sensitive and temperamental. But there are some plants that even the worst gardener would have a hard time getting rid of.

How Nuns Work

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What are nuns? Do they really wield rulers while singing and dancing like in the movies? Read more about nuns at HowStuffWorks.

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