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How Cesar Chavez United Thousands of Farmworkers and Became a Civil Rights Icon
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Cesar Chavez was able to do something nobody before him could - organize farmworkers through nonviolent resistance. We look at his life and legacy.
The Wonderful World of Disney: Parks and Rides Quiz
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The House of Mouse started with one man and a dream, and now Disney dominates the global theme park market. Put on your Mickey ears and take our quiz to see how much you know about Disney parks and attractions.
Inside LA's Forest Lawn, Where the Biggest Celebrities Rest in Peace
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Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in LA is much more than a cemetery for the famous. It also boasts gardens, churches, a huge mausoleum and an art museum.
Drug Rep Gifts Influence Doctors' Prescription Choices
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A new study found that doctors were more likely to prescribe brand-name drugs when they got gifts or meals from pharma reps. HowStuffWorks explains why.
NASCAR Race Car Tracks
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Each NASCAR race car track is as unique as its location. Find out more about the individual features of the tracks, and view pictures and diagrams.
Can You Identify These Cars If We Disguise Them As Dogs?
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Does this Dodge look like a dog or is it just me? Work through these woofs, er, wheels, and see if you can make out the model from its canine counterpart. Focus closely, and it won't be that ruff!
What's the Biggest State in the U.S.A.?
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The United States is divided into 50 states, small and large. So which is the biggest state in the U.S.A.?
What's a Subduction Zone? Everyone in the Pacific NW Should Know
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A subduction zone can shake things up — literally. These geological features are responsible for some of the most intense earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis.
Are geothermal power plants safe?
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For all our hand-wringing over the oil supply, it might shock you to realize that the solution to our dependence on fossil fuels lies right under our feet.
Fallout: What Would Happen if the Hoover Dam Broke?
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The Hoover Dam holds back 10 trillion gallons of water. That's enough to cover the entire state of Connecticut. How much damage would be done if the dam broke?