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1816 Was the Year Without a Summer
More than two centuries ago, the biggest volcanic explosion in human history occurred. And it had far-reaching effects.
Having a Cherokee Ancestor Doesn't Necessarily Make You Cherokee Too
HowStuffWorks looks at what's legally required to join the Cherokee Nation.
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.
Who Invented Graham Crackers and Why?
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Graham crackers were invented by Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham as part of a radical 19th-century diet. His goal? To curb joy and sexual desires.
How Gin Works
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In the 18th century, gin was considered as addictive as crack. Then it became part of a cure-all for tropical ailments. Learn more about gin's storied history.
Famous Black Engineers Throughout History
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These African American men and women were trailblazers, and in some cases, business leaders in the field of engineering.
What Did Benjamin Franklin Invent? Much More Than Bifocals
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Between running a print shop, engineering the U.S. postal system, and helping sow the seeds of the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin also found time to draw up a vast collection of new devices. What are some of his most enduring inventions?
Why Is a Town in Brazil Celebrating the U.S. Confederacy?
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The podcast Part-Time Genius asks which places exemplify American cultures outside the U.S. - and how America acquired its overseas territories.
10 Things You Didn't Know About the U.S. Constitution
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The U.S. Constitution is full of surprises, even after all these centuries. Read about 10 things you didn't know about the U.S. Constitution.
What Was So Lucky About Mafia Boss Charles 'Lucky' Luciano?
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The gangster most known for facilitating the creation of the modern American Mafia, he was the head of organized crime in New York City in the 1930s.