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How the Pledge of Allegiance Went from Marketing Ploy to Classroom Staple
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The Pledge of Allegiance started as just part of a marketing campaign to sell flags. But along the way, it became something much much bigger.
How Much do You Know About the World's Megacities?
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Family rural living is a dying way of life everywhere in the world. People are flocking to cities, swelling them in size to the point that they become megacities. How much do you know about the megacities of the Earth?
What Billions in U.S. Aid Accomplished in Afghanistan: 5 Questions Answered
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Some $150 billion in nonmilitary U.S. aid flowed into Afghanistan from 2001 to 2020, but what exactly was accomplished in that time with that amount of money?
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?
Colorful Tibetan Prayer Flags Aim to Convey Blessings Through the Wind
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You've probably seen Tibetan prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, but what do they symbolize and who should hang them?
'Y'all' Isn't Just for Southerners Anymore
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Y'all, the contraction of the words "you" and "all," is making its move out of the American South to places as far afield as Australia.
15 'Easiest' College Majors to Avoid Constant All-nighters
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Some college majors demand late nights, complex equations and lab reports that never end. Others? Not so much.
How James Bond Works
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With his dry wit and impeccable style, James Bond has been defying death in service of Queen and country for more than 50 years. Learn about his origins, allies, enemies and domination of the espionage thriller.
How Radio Shows Work
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Radio shows were once the most popular form of American home entertainment. Learn about radio shows and find out why some shows are still popular.
Michelangelo Buildings
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Michelangelo was not only a great sculptor; he was also a master builder. He loved cities over nature and although had many architectural feats under his name, he often declared that he was not an architect. See the famous buildings of Michelangelo.