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A Quick and Dirty History of Spring Break
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How did spring break become a booze-fueled rite of passage for American college students? Can we blame this one on the ancient Greeks?
How Book Banning Works
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Judy Blume, John Steinbeck and Maya Angelou are among the top 10 most challenged American authors. But to be challenged is not to be banned. What does it take to ban a book?
7 Puritan Myths We Should Stop Believing
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We often think of Puritans as those pilgrims to America whose twin passions were long church services and burning witches. But the truth is far more interesting.
How Did Benedict Arnold Become America's Most Infamous Traitor?
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Revolutionary War turncoat Benedict Arnold is one of the most reviled figures in American history. But what did he do to deserve this ignominious fate?
How the Boston Massacre Fanned the Flames of a Revolution
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The Boston Massacre didn't start the American Revolution. But what role did the March 5, 1770, protest play? HowStuffWorks looks at the history.
Ultimate Guide to Southern Food
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Southern food is the most unique of American cuisines. Learn all about Southern food and its roots at HowStuffWorks.
How to Tell Someone Their Fly Is Down
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An unzipped fly is near the top of the list of public humiliations. Learn how to tell someone their fly is down at HowStuffWorks.
Sastrugi: Nature's Beautiful Speed Bumps
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Sastrugi are gorgeous snow formations found in the polar north, but they're also no fun to travel over.
How Gin and Tonic Became the Ultimate Cocktail Combo
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The gin and tonic, that cool, fresh, citrusy summer delight, has a long and romantic history, beginning with its use as a 'cure' for malaria.
10 Misconceptions About U.S. Immigration
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Is immigration a good thing or not? We sort out the facts from about some major U.S. immigration myths at HowStuffWorks.