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Racial History: Oregon Was Whites-only Until 1926
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Oregon's constitution specifically forbade blacks from living in the state until 1926. HowStuffWorks Now talks about how that happened.
Why August's Moon Is Known as the Sturgeon Moon
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The August 2023 full moon is known as the sturgeon moon. This year, it's also a supermoon and will be followed by a blue moon at the end of the month!
Can You Match the Traditional Clothing to Its Country of Origin?
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Traditional dress has been a part of people's cultures for centuries, and today, people still wear formal dress items during cultural events and on weddings. Are you a know-it-all? Let's see if you can name all traditional attires from around the world.
How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines
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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?
How Onesimus, a Slave in Colonial Boston, Helped Stop a Smallpox Epidemic
Onesimus, a slave in Boston, taught the process known as variolation. HowStuffWorks looks at how he saved countless lives.
Tropical Rainforest Guide: How Rainforests Work
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Tropical rainforests are the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, and also the oldest. Today, tropical rainforests cover only 6 percent of the Earth's ground surface, but they are home to over half of the planet's plant and animal species.
10 Most Short-lived Countries
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It takes more than endless optimism to make your new country's independence stick. Learn about the 10 most short-lived countries at HowStuffWorks.
How 'Planet Earth' Works
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'Planet Earth' is one of the most comprehensive and wide-reaching documentaries the Discovery Channel has ever produced. Take a look inside 'Planet Earth.'
Top 10 Countries With the Highest Life Expectancy
Some countries have a higher life expectancy because of economic and social reasons. Read our list of the countries with the highest life expectancy.
Why landscape with native plants?
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Native plants are usually easier to take care of and they can be less expensive than non-native species, too. Learn about native plant landscaping.