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Timeline of the September 11 Attacks

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The September 11th attacks timeline seemed to progress quickly, but the event was years in planning. Check out this timeline of September 11th.

Why do groups like PETA oppose the Iditarod?

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Iditarod protests are conducted each year by animal rights groups, such as PETA. Learn more about Iditarod protests and reasons for Iditarod protests.

How Accents Work

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How do accents develop and why is it so hard to lose one? Learn all about accents from HowStuffWorks.

What is the oldest cold case ever solved?

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Cold cases can be unsolved for decades. Learn about the oldest cold case ever solved at HowStuffWorks.

10 of the World's Most Groundbreaking Futurists

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These futurists have amazing minds and some amazing predictions. See 10 of the world's most groundbreaking futurists here.

Are Polar Bears Endangered?

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Polar bears and global warming are getting attention from conservationists and the general public. See why polar bears are threatened by global warming.

How the Enlightenment Worked

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The Enlightenment was a period of major intellectual change. Read about the Age of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment thinkers' impact on history.

How Snake Handlers Work

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Snake handlers risk their lives every time they hold a venomous snake. Learn more about snake handlers at HowStuffWorks.

Are Humans Apes? Tracing Our Evolutionary Path

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Are humans separate from chimps and other apes? Learn what separates us from chimps.

Ignaz Semmelweis Was Ridiculed for Advocating Hand-washing for Doctors

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While Semmelweis wasn't the first doctor to advocate for hand-washing, he was the most vocal proponent at the time. And doctors didn't believe it.

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