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How Buffalo Bill Became a Living, Breathing Personification of the American West

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William 'Buffalo Bill' Cody was an American soldier, bison hunter and frontiersman. But he's best known as the showman behind Buffalo Bill's Wild West show.

How the Dawes Act Stole 90 Million Acres of Native American Land

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An alliance between well-meaning social reformers and land-hungry farmers resulted in a federal act that caused Native Americans to lose millions of acres of land they had once owned.

Why Is AAPI Heritage Month Celebrated in May?

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AAPI Month commemorates two important dates in Asian American history, but it wouldn't have become a reality without the efforts of one determined woman with some Congressional backing.

Does 'Obamacare' require Americans to be implanted with microchips?

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Does 'Obamacare' require Americans to be implanted with microchips? Find out if the Affordable Care Act really requires us to have microchip implants.

Project MKUltra: When the CIA Tested LSD on Unsuspecting Americans

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CIA obtained LSD for experimental purposes -- CIA operatives tested LSD on unsuspecting Americans in the 1950s. Read about the CIA and LSD in the 1950s.

7 Foreign TV Shows Americans Love, Even With Subtitles

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Foreign and foreign-language TV shows are making the crossover to American audiences in a huge way. Here are some must-sees.

Why do Americans Sell Soda by the Liter but Milk by the Gallon?

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Although it's said that Americans don't use the metric system, they sure love a 2-liter bottle of soda. Why is soda sold like that, but other products aren't?

How Wild Bill Hickok Became an American Legend

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Wild Bill Hickok personified the archetype of the gentleman gunfighter in the history of the American West. HowStuffWorks looks at his life and times.

North American International Auto Show 2001

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The North American International Auto Show kicks off the year with amazing concept cars and hundreds of innovations. Get daily coverage and a front-row seat at the unveilings!

Did Johnny Appleseed Really Plant Apples all Over America?

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Johnny Appleseed is a staple of American folklore. Learn if johnny Appleseed really planted apples all over America at HowStuffWorks.

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