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Emperor Hirohito and Japan's Role in World War II

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Japan's Emperor Hirohito reigned for more than 60 years, and his tenure included World War II. Although he was never prosecuted for war crimes, many historians say he should have been.

Meet Florence Kelley: Labor Reformer, Abolitionist and Co-founder of the NAACP

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Grateful that U.S. law ensures decent working conditions and children go to school instead of working in mines? Thank Florence Kelley and her father.

8 Countries That Changed Their Names and Why

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Look at any vintage map and you'll see how a country's borders shift. But what reason would a country have for changing its name?

Can the government read your private e-mails?

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Email is now protected from secret government searches thanks to a recent U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling. Read about this landmark email privacy ruling.

How City Councils Work

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City councils have a lot of responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about city councils.

10 Greek Goddesses in Ancient Mythology

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In Greek mythology, goddesses held as much power as gods, embodying various aspects of nature and human experience.

10 Times 'The Force Awakens' Nods to the 'Star Wars' Prequels

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"The Force Awakens" makes obvious references to the entire "Star Wars" saga. See how the film nods to the prequel trilogy at HowStuffWorks Now.

Can You Answer All of These "Jeopardy" Style Questions?

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Don't worry, we won't tell Alex Trebek that you weren't able to get all of the following "Jeopardy"-style questions right. But give it your best shot ... and you can pretend that you'll go home with piles of fresh game show cash.

How the ACLU Works

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The ACLU has defended Americans' civil liberties for more than 80 years. Learn about the ACLU, its accomplishments and its defense of civil liberties.

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