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Sylvia Rivera: A Pioneer of the Modern LGBTQ Rights Movement
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As a zealous advocate for marginalized people in the LGBTQ community, Sylvia Rivera was a progressive and important figure in the movement.
How Soccer Powerhouse FC Barcelona Became a Symbol of Catalan Pride
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HowStuffWorks looks at FC Barcelona, whose motto 'More than a club' symbolizes its allegiance to the Catalan cause.
Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead
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Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.
How Protests Work
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Protests can take many forms like boycotts and allow us to air our grievances. Learn about protests, like those behind Vietnam and Tianamen Square.
How Trains Work
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We humans are mobile. Long before flight, FusionMan or even your average automobile arrived on the scene, trains were transporting us all over civilization. How did we get from horse-drawn carts to high-speed trains?
Asian History Quiz
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Asia is a massive continent with countless cultures and histories going back thousands of years. Put your Asian history knowledge to the test with this quiz!
10 Most Corrupt Countries in the World — As Far As We Know
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In order to measure the most corrupt countries in the world, it's important to first understand what makes a country corrupt. According to Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption, corruption is "the abuse of entrusted power for private gain."
Hippie Heyday: The Ultimate Flower Power Quiz
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In the mid-1960s, the hippie counterculture developed in the United States, initially focused around civil rights demonstrations and anti-Vietnam War protests. Hippies' antiviolent, free love ethos sprang from the concept of "flower power," which advocated for peace, not war.
10 Careers for People Who Love to Travel
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Top 10 careers for people who love to travel are explained in this article by HowStuffWorks.com. Find out what career may fit your traveling life style.
Can You Ignore a Subpoena?
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The Select Committee investigating Jan. 6 just subpoenaed former president Donald Trump. What happens if he ignores the subpoena?