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Was the Iroquois Great Law of Peace the Source for the U.S. Constitution?
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Historians doubt that the Iroquois Confederacy directly inspired the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at what influences the Iroquois' ideas may have had on the former colonists.
5 Female Scientists You Should Know
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From a centenarian brain expert to a mistress of Voltaire, each of these female scientists has an incredible story. Do you want to meet them?
Remembering Singer, Actor and Activist Harry Belafonte
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Harry Belafonte has died. A shining star in his own right, Belafonte was a key supporter of the civil rights movement and other humanitarian missions.
Top 5 Risk Factors for Heart Disease
Risk factors for heart disease, the No. 1 killer in the United States, come in many forms. Learn about the top 5 risk factors for heart disease.
Light It Up!: True or False Smoking Quiz
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How savvy are you about smoking? The answers to our 10-question quiz may surprise you. Learn interesting facts about smoking and your health.
Want to Define Poverty? Consider More Than Just Income, Study Says
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A new study suggests poverty's more than just a number on a paycheck. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Can You ID These '80s TV Shows?
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The '80s featured zany sitcoms, action-packed dramas and witty comedies. See how well you remember the best shows of the '80s with this quiz. You got it, dude!
The Four Steps of Adoption
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Follow the four steps of adoption to make sure you're prepared to bring home your new baby. Learn the four steps of adoption at TLC Family.
5 Cool Things the Women Who Inspired 'Hidden Figures' Accomplished
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A team of black mathematicians ran the numbers at NASA during the Space Race. Learn more about the women behind 'Hidden Figures' at HowStuffWorks Now.
How Barbecue Works
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Almost every country in the world has some dish involving meat cooked over the fire. In the U.S., it's called barbecue. Come with us on a mouthwatering-journey through the history, politics and techniques of barbecue.