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Does the U.S. President Have to Live in the White House?
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What if a president's personal digs are nicer than the presidential ones? What happens then? Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom
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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Fried Chicken
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and lore of Southern fried chicken and the role of Col. Sanders and KFC in spreading it worldwide.
Why do civilizations collapse?
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The mighty Romans certainly never thought it would happen to them, but the sun eventually sets on even the most powerful empires. Is there more to the story than war?
How Alchemy Paved the Way for Chemistry
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Alchemy may seem like a cousin to witchcraft but in reality it was the forerunner of modern chemistry.
Why Not All Insurrections in the U.S. Are the Same
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For enslaved Americans, insurrection was often the only path to freedom. Are we misusing the term today?
Madeleine in the Bois dAmour by Emile Bernard
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Post-Impressionist painter Emile Bernard painted Madeleine in the Bois d'Amour while visiting his good friend Paul Gauguin. See this painting here.
The Talisman by Paul Serusier
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Paul Serusier met Paul Gauguin in 1888, and shortly afterward painted The Talisman. Read about the Impressionist Paul Serusier and his enigmatic work.
10 Historical Untruths About the First Thanksgiving
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On the fourth Thursday in November, Americans will gather to eat turkey and sweet potatoes, just like that first Thanksgiving ... Actually, not like that first dinner. Join us as we debunk some of the many Thanksgiving myths.
Setting Sun at Ivry by Jean-Baptiste Armand Guillaumin
Setting Sun at Ivry by Jean-Baptiste Armand Guillaumin incorporates many of the Impressionist trademarks. Learn more about this colorful painting.