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Why Isn't Washington, D.C. Already a State?
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The residents of the U.S. capital pay taxes and serve in the armed forces but have no voting representation in Congress. Many Democrats want to change that.
Why Did Hitler Write 'Mein Kampf'?
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In 1925, Adolf Hitler published the first volume of a semi-autobiographical book that laid out his racist policies. But should anyone read it?
Against Crazy Odds, Simon Bolivar Liberated Six Countries in South America
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Bolívar was the catalyst and cult of personality behind the 19th-century liberation movement that won independence for six Latin American nations.
Red Roses or Yellow? Every Flower Has a Secret Meaning
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Floriography - the association of flowers with special virtues and sentiments - has been a practice from antiquity to the present day.
Did the Bible 'Borrow' the Noah's Ark Story From the Epic of Gilgamesh?
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A story remarkably similar to the Noah's Ark flood account in Genesis was discovered in the Epic of Gilgamesh, a text 1,000 years older.
When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World
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The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was gigantic and deadly, but the advent of modern communications and mass media helped to make it one of the earliest and best-known modern natural catastrophes.
The Ethics (and Crime) of Plagiarism
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Defining plagiarism is not easy. HowStuffWorks breaks down the definition, which usually involves passing off someone else's work as your own.
What's the Difference Between a Llama and an Alpaca?
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Llamas and alpacas are very similar animals, but the differences in personality are striking.
How Are Movie Release Dates Chosen?
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Movie release dates are often chosen several years in advance. Find out why movie studios battle for the best release dates at HowStuffWorks.
Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?
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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.