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Tecumseh: The Driving Force Behind the Native American Confederacy

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Some consider Shawnee leader Tecumseh to be one of the most remarkable Native Americans in history. He stood not just for the Shawnee. He stood for all Native Americans.

Why the Massive Maginot Line Failed to Stop Hitler

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After WWI, the French built a fortress of bunkers at its borders to stop another German invasion. But the Maginot Line has come to have a second meaning as a bad defense strategy.

Can You Pass a 1980s Trivia Quiz?

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The '80s were an incredibly eventful decade of the 20th century. From wars to political standoffs to wacky cultural changes, the '80s had it all. Can you pass muster against our tough '80s quiz?

Top 10 Game-changing Military Technologies

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These 10 technologies changed war and the course of history as we know it. Some of these battlefield innovations, like adding grooves to gun barrels, are surprisingly simple. So what else made our list?

Ultimate Guide to Winnie the Pooh

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Winnie the Pooh remains one of the world's most beloved characters. Go behind the scenes with a guide to the Winnie the Pooh movies and TV shows.

What Really Happened in Salem Village?

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The guys at Stuff They Don't Want You To Know break down some of the myths behind the Salem witch trials.

Can You Match the Theme Song to the '60s TV Show?

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TV theme songs become familiar friends, signaling the arrival of your favorite shows each week. If you watch a show through its entire run, you might find yourself listening to a certain theme song hundreds of times, but even casual viewers of a show can't help but hum along to catchy tunes. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about the most unforgettable TV theme songs of the '60s!

Can You Pass This American General Knowledge Quiz?

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The Declaration of Independence may have created the United States of America. However, U.S. history consists of more than the Founding Fathers. Find out if you need to retake a U.S. History class with this quiz!

How Did Earth Day Start?

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Every April 22, millions of people around the world gather to celebrate Earth Day. Who started Earth Day and when?

5 Wild and Wacky Takes on the Advent Calendar

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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of the Advent calendar as well as some weird modern-day riffs on it.

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