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Why a Draft Would Weaken the U.S. Military

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Most experts agree that the all-volunteer military is what makes the U.S. armed forces the best in the world. Would that change if the draft was reinstated?

Popular Christmas Carols Quiz

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How much do you know about songs of the Christmas season, from jingling jams to joyful hallelujahs? Take this quiz to find out!

The New England Vampire Panic Was Very Real and Very Deadly

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In the 1890s, consumption (now called tuberculosis) was ravaging New Englanders. But what caused it? Could it be ... vampires? They exhumed the dead bodies to find out.

6 Things We Still Thank Teddy Roosevelt for Today

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Teddy Roosevelt changed the American landscape, establishing the U.S. Forest Service and protecting the magnificent green spaces we cherish today.

How Hitler's Blitzkrieg Tactic Shocked the Allies in WWII

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The Blitzkrieg shocked the world: How could an army defeat its enemy so quickly and no one could counter it? Luckily the Allies cracked the code.

Why Peter A. Browne Bizarrely Collected Hair

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Peter A. Browne put together a magnificent collection of hair. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the collection and how it was saved from the dustbin.

What to Do If a Loved One Goes Missing

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HowStuffWorks talks with experts to find out what you should do if a loved one, like a parent, child or friend.goes missing.

What People Get Wrong About Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott

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Rosa Parks didn't refuse to move from her bus seat because her feet were tired. "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in," she said.

Remembering Colin Powell's American Journey

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The distinguished American general was the first Black man to become Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff. He died Oct. 18 at age 84.

Willie O'Ree's Unsung Story of Breaking the NHL's Color Barrier

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He's been called the "Jackie Robinson of hockey" and yet hardly anybody knows his name. So who is Willie O'Ree and why is he finally getting his due?

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