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7 Pieces of Art That Shook Up the World

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Can a piece of art be so significant that it changes the way the world sees art itself? Clearly, the answer is yes.

How Flintlock Guns Work

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Flintlock guns were extremely important weapons in the American Revolution; they also formed the foundation of all modern guns. Learn about the gun that started it all.

Who Won the Cold War?

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The U.S. and Soviet Union fought the Cold War for 45 years via proxy wars and a near-complete polarization of the rest of the world. But did either side really win?

Paintings by Frederic Bazille

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French Impressionist Frederic Bazille was part of the group that formed around the great Edouard Manet. See some of his works and learn about his art.

How ARPANET Works

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ARPANET is the oldest and most influential merger of computer networks which contributed to the birth of the Internet. Learn more about the ARPANET system.

How the March on Washington Worked

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The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom ensured the passage of the Civil Rights Act. But its success was not assured at the beginning.

Why Are There Dozens of Dead Animals Floating in Space?

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Neil Armstrong may have been the first man on the moon, but he wouldn't have gotten there without fruit flies, rhesus monkeys or a dog.

Vincent van Gogh Paintings from Arles

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Living in Arles inspired Vincent van Gogh to experiment with new colors and techniques. Explore van Gogh's Arles paintings in this article.

Sundown Towns: 'Hiding' Racism Right in the Open

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These towns, with all-white populations, may not be as blatant about their racism as they once were. But they're still here and being forced to face their ugly truth.

Can You Name All the Countries in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Even if Wacko's song of the countries is a little outdated, he might be able to pass this quiz. Do you think you have the northern knowledge to beat him?

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