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Why do we remember the Alamo?
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The Alamo was a mission town in Texas that was converted into a fort as warring factions fought over the state. Read more about the Alamo and its mission.
1959-1960 Chevrolet El Camino
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The 1959-1960 Chevrolet El Camino combined passenger-car looks and ride with a truck-like cargo bed. Learn more about this pioneering sedan pickup.
Ridiculous History: The Wild, Wild West Was Really the Mild, Mild West
The Wild West wasn't as violent and 'wild' as it's made out to be in novels and movies. Read this HowStuffWorks article to learn more.
5 Reasons Why the Bay of Pigs Invasion Failed
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It's been called one of American's biggest foreign policy failures. But why was it such a disaster? Let's count the ways.
Definitive List of Most Beautiful Cars of the '60s: Can You ID Them?
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History is full of beautiful cars, but the '60s are when cars became works of art. From the '68 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale to the 1960 Chrysler 300F convertible, the '60s was a decade of power and beauty. Think you can identify the most gorgeous of the decade? Cruise on into the quiz and see!
Can You Give Us the Biblical Pair If We Give You a Hint?
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Married couples, siblings, parents and children ... The Bible is filled with famous pairs who go together like milk and honey. Do you think you can tell David and Goliath from Cain and Abel? Take the quiz to find out!
1961-1963 Pontiac Tempest
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In 1960, Pontiac introduced the Tempest, the newest in compact cars and it took everyone for a ride.
The Secret South Carolina 'Monkey Farm' That Helped Develop the Polio Vaccine
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A little-known research facility in South Carolina housed thousands of monkeys and was key to developing the polio vaccine.
Unit 731: Inhumane Medical Experimentation During WWII
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Before World War II officially began, Japan invaded China's Manchuria region (now called Guandong) in order to expand its territory and extract natural resources to grow its economy. Japan would commit numerous war crimes against the Chinese and people throughout the Asian-Pacific.
1965-1967 Buick Gran Sport
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The 1965-1967 Buick Gran Sport was a Skylark-based performance option that became available mid-1965. Find out how the Buick Gran Sport stacked up.