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How a Teenage Sacagawea Guided the Lewis and Clark Expedition Into Immortality

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Sacagawea, at around 16 or 17, guided the Lewis and Clark expedition thousands of miles from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean, and became a legend.

How and Why Are Documents Redacted?

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The U.S. Justice Department had to release a redacted affidavit related to the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate. How does the redaction process work?

Why do I get gassy when I fly?

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Relax. Everyone gets gassy when they fly. Find out why air travel makes you fart at HowStuffWorks.

The Law of Attraction: Will the Universe Give You What You Want?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the Law of Attraction, how it's supposed to work and some of the criticisms about it.

There's More Than One Way to Be Monogamous

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We all think we know what it means, but is it possible that monogamy is a bit more complicated than we think it is?

Why the Corn Snake Is the Perfect Pet For Reptile Enthusiasts

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These modern rat snakes have an affinity for barns (and the rodents that live in them). But the myriad of colors makes them a reptile hobbyist's dream.

9 Little-known Nuggets About Honest Abe

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President Abraham Lincoln was known for ending the Civil War and slavery, and his famous Gettysburg speech. Here are some lesser-known facts about him.

South Florida Is Overrun With Green Iguanas

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The green iguana isn't native to the Sunshine State. So how did this invasive lizard get there and become the state's menace to society?

Why the Ghost of Andrew Jackson Haunts the Modern U.S. Presidency

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Andrew Jackson seems to resonate particularly with Donald Trump. HowStuffWorks looks at what the two presidents have in common and where they differ.

How King Tut Became a Pharaonic Rock Star Only After Death

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Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun didn't make much of an impression in his time on Earth, even while he was king. But in the afterlife King Tut rules.

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