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21 Unforgettable Hairstyles

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Hairstyles trends come and go, but some are unforgettable. From the flip to the mullet, revisit these 21 hairstyle trends through the ages.

T-34 Medium Tank

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The T-34 Medium Tank had few amenities but enough power to help the Soviets beat back a Nazi invasion in World War II. Explore the T-34 Medium Tank.

What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?

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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.

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.

How the Ritchie Boys, Secret Refugee Infiltrators, Took on the Nazis

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The Ritchie Boys, many of them Jewish refugees, trained in the U.S. and returned to Europe to help defeat Hitler and the Nazis.

Did the Library of Alexandria Really Exist?

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We can easily picture a group of beard-and-toga geniuses hunched over scrolls inside a magnificent colonnaded hall. But what was the real Library of Alexandria like? And why do some scholars doubt its existence?

1950-1959 Cadillac

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The 1950-1959 Cadillac models expressed America's postwar prosperity and ambition. Learn about the Cadillacs of the '50s.

How the French Revolution Worked

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The French Revolution brought the end to the monarchy -- and many lives. Start with the Old Regime and follow the French Revolution to the guillotine.

Maserati Sports Cars

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Maserati made the transition from competition cars to luxury personal vehicles after World War II. Learn more about Maserati sports cars.

1970-1976 Plymouth Duster

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The 1970-1976 Plymouth Duster was a slick, fastback model that was enthusiastically snapped up by buyers. Follow the 1970-1976 Plymouth Duster story.

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