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How to Wash Black Clothes
Fibers are fragile and don't last forever. Find out how to wash dark clothes so they maintain their look long after they're first snatched off the rack.
How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day
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Though it's been around for more than 150 years, Juneteenth was still a mystery to many. But now, it's the newest federal holiday in the U.S.A.
Bass Reeves: Baddest Marshal in the Old West, Original 'Lone Ranger'
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Over his three-decade career, Bass Reeves arrested more than 3,000 individuals and survived countless skirmishes with armed outlaws. In short, he was a real frontier hero.
How do a zebra's stripes act as camouflage?
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I've heard that the black and white stripes on a zebra provide camouflage. How can this be if they're not in a black-and-white environment?
Why is the back of a refrigerator painted black?
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Why is the back of a refrigerator painted black? It has nothing to do with visual preference. Find out why the back of your fridge might be black.
What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre and Why Does it Still Haunt the City?
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Tulsa, Oklahoma was once home to 'Black Wall Street,' one of the wealthiest Black neighborhoods in the U.S. In 1921 it was burned to the ground in a race massacre.
Legumes: Natural Food
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Legumes include beans such as black, lima and black-eyed peas. Learn all about the nutritional value of legumes and how to best use them in the kitchen.
How Blackouts Work
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Blackouts are explained in this article. Learn about blackouts.
How does a movie clapperboard work?
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What is the black and white board with a strip on top that movie directors use?
How Plague Works
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You may be familiar with the medieval "Black Plague," but did you know that bouts of plague still break out today? Find out what causes an outbreak, why plague still exists and how the plague has influenced history.