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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 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?
Who Invented the Light Bulb? It Wasn't Just Edison
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The light bulb literally brightened the whole world and Thomas Edison generally gets the credit for inventing it. But did he?
The Angel of Death Has One Job, and He Does It Well
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In TV shows and movies, sometimes an angel of death appears to tell some unfortunate soul their time on Earth is over. But where did this idea come from? And what if you tell the angel, "I'm not ready?"
Ashura: A Holiday of Varied Significance in Islam
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Ashura, observed on the 10th of Muharram, holds varied meanings for Muslims: Shia commemorate Hussain's martyrdom, while Sunnis mark events like Moses parting the Red Sea.
Inside 'Speed Racer'
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'Speed Racer' is a live-action version of the cartoons from the 60s. Find out how the movie was made using only green screens and computer digitization.
How the Yakuza Works
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The Yakuza isn't just one organization. It's a collection of Japanese gangs. Check out this article to learn the history and structure of the Yakuza.
Why were some Japanese soldiers still fighting decades after World War II?
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A Japanese holdout may have been an obstinate threat in Allied eyes, but he was upholding the concept of bushido. Learn what inspired Japanese holdouts.
Inside 'The Water Horse'
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The Water Horse is a movie about the mythical Loch Ness Monster. Take an inside look at The Water Horse and see pictures from the Water Horse movie.
How the Moonwalk Works
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Who really invented the Moonwalk? Read about the origins of the Moonwalk at HowStuffWorks.