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Remembering Bayard Rustin, Civil Rights Leader and Gay Activist

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Bayard Rustin fought racism all his life as a civil rights activist, friend of Martin Luther King Jr. and organizer of the March on Washington.

Have thousands of children in China been named Olympics?

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Thousands of children in China are being named 'Olympics' to commemorate the Games. Learn about children in China being named 'Olympics.'

Is China taking over the world?

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Is China taking over the world or are they just trying to gain a better foothold in the world? Find out if China is taking over the world.

Why the Ghost of Andrew Jackson Haunts the Modern U.S. Presidency

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Andrew Jackson seems to resonate particularly with Donald Trump. HowStuffWorks looks at what the two presidents have in common and where they differ.

Do You Know the Most Famous Dates in History?

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We aren't talking about your 10th-grade prom date. Instead, we want to know if you recall the events that changed the entire world. Do you know these famous dates?

What's the Difference Between Redistricting and Gerrymandering?

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It's that time of decade, when congressional maps get redrawn to reflect population growth - and often to improve one party's chances at the polls. So, when does redistricting become gerrymandering? The line is blurry.

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 the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines

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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?

A Wisconsin Woman Led a German Resistance That Enraged Hitler

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Mildred Harnack was the only American in the leadership of German resistance to Hitler. And Hitler personally ordered her executed for it.

Does a Criminal Conviction Bar You From Running for U.S. President?

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In the U.S., the bar for running for president is deliberately set low - only age and citizenship rules are written into the Constitution. Still, are there any laws that would bar a felon from running for the highest office in the land?

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