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William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua

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Before being executed in 1860 for his misadventures, William Walker, known as a 'filibuster,' raised a private army and briefly installed himself as the president of Nicaragua.

Abigail Adams, the Founding Mother Who 'Remembered the Ladies'

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Abigail Adams was the first second lady and second first lady of the United States. But her legacy goes much beyond being wife to President John Adams. See why what made her known as one of the "founding mothers."

How to Legally Change Your Name

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Changing your name legally can involve a lot of steps. We'll break it down for you.

You've Seen 'Top Gun.' But What's the Real TOPGUN Program Like?

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Students at the actual TOPGUN school aren't as cocky as the characters in the movies, but the fictional version gets a lot of other things right.

Get Inked: A Tattoo History Quiz

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Tattooing has exploded as an art form over the past 20 years, but it's an old practice with a lot of history. Can you stick and poke your way to a high score with some serious tattoo knowledge? Test your tattoo savvy with this HowStuffWorks quiz.

Can You Answer These Questions About the Year 2005?

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2005 was a difficult year for many and all over the world. Yet, others prospered! What do you remember about it? Let's test your knowledge.

The Richest Kid in the World Is Worth $5B — Which Royal Is It?

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From trendsetting members of the royal to lucky YouTube child stars, we've listed the world’s wealthiest children by estimated net worth.

What the Bechdel Test Says About Women in Film

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The Bechdel Test was created in 1985 and has been used to gauge how women are represented in film. But how accurate is it and does it still matter?

How the Hays Code Censored Early Hollywood

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The Hays Code was a set of rules that stifled the American film industry for more than three decades. Was it just legal censorship?

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?

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