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Unit 731: Inhumane Medical Experimentation During WWII

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Before World War II officially began, Japan invaded China's Manchuria region (now called Guandong) in order to expand its territory and extract natural resources to grow its economy. Japan would commit numerous war crimes against the Chinese and people throughout the Asian-Pacific.

What's the Meaning of the 'Don't Tread on Me' Flag?

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The "Don't Tread on Me" flag, showing a rattlesnake on a yellow background, has its roots in America's Revolutionary War but has become a right-wing symbol in the 21st century. What does it really mean?

Reign of Terror: The Forgotten Story of the Osage Tribe Murders

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Members of the Osage Tribe were some of the richest people on Earth around 1920. Then they started dying, mysteriously. Who was killing them and what did oil have to do with it?

Can You Match the Word to Its Definition?

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Are you the fast-talker, sweet-talker or overall-high-falutin' talker in your circle of friends? If so, we've got a quiz we're sure will challenge your language skills. Try it now and see if your vocabulary is really in tip-top shape!

Space Trivia

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If stargazing is your jam and you know that you could be the next Neil deGrasse Tyson, this celestial trivia quiz will rock your whole galaxy! Are you ready to shoot for the stars?

How long do alternators last?

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How long do alternators last? Find out how long alternators last at HowStuffWorks.

How Communism Works

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Communism is a type of government that relies on collectivization of labor and good to equal out the classes. Learn about the workings of communism.

How Brainwashing Works

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Brainwashing is the attempt to change the thoughts and beliefs of another person against their will. Learn about the science behind brainwashing.

Herpes 101

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Herpes is even more common than you might think. There are eight different types of herpes, and there's an extremely good chance that you have at least one.

How Trains Work

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We humans are mobile. Long before flight, FusionMan or even your average automobile arrived on the scene, trains were transporting us all over civilization. How did we get from horse-drawn carts to high-speed trains?

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