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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.
How Packard Cars Work
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Packard was once a leader among automakers, but changing tastes and poor business decisions doomed the brand. Learn more about Packard cars.
How Lincoln Cars Work
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The first Lincoln Model K offered the distinctive style and luxury that would become Lincoln's hallmark. Learn more about Lincoln's origins and cars.
How Buick Works
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Founded in 1903, Buick quickly became a leading American automaker. Learn about Buick's history, including Buick models from 1903 to the present.
How the Dawes Act Stole 90 Million Acres of Native American Land
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An alliance between well-meaning social reformers and land-hungry farmers resulted in a federal act that caused Native Americans to lose millions of acres of land they had once owned.
A Wisconsin Woman Led a German Resistance That Enraged Hitler
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Mildred Harnack was the only American in the leadership of German resistance to Hitler. And Hitler personally ordered her executed for it.
1935-1940 Peugeot 402
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With its streamlined, airplane-inspired design, the 1935-1940 Peugeot 402 caused quite a sensation in Europe. Follow the story of the Peugeot 402.
Say What? The Famous Last Words Quiz
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Whether these people knew it or not, their famous last words made a real statement. How many can you figure out?
In 1492, Spain Forced Jews to Flee the Country or Convert to Christianity
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An edict King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella issued forced Jews to emigrate, convert to Christianity or die. Learn more at HowStufWorks.