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Why the Stamp Act Was Reviled in the American Colonies
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The British imposition of the Stamp Act in 1765 drew street demonstrations against the new law in the American colonies, resulting in its eventual repeal.
Cobalt: Essential for Batteries and Bright Blues
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Cobalt is associated with the color blue, but it's so needed for rechargeable batteries that the U.S. put it on the list of minerals it can't live without.
Here We Go!: The 'Super Mario Bros.' Quiz
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For a child of the '80s or '90s, nothing says nostalgia like those opening notes of the "Super Mario Bros." theme song. Think you know your Koopa Troopas from your Goombas? Test your knowledge of "Super Mario Bros." 1 through 3!
5 of History's Most Cunning Con Artists
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You think you'd never fall for a conman's (or conwoman's) shtick. But so did many of the victims of these five con artists. What scams did they pull off?
Remembering Bayard Rustin, Civil Rights Leader and Gay Activist
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Bayard Rustin fought racism all his life as a civil rights activist, friend of Martin Luther King Jr. and organizer of the March on Washington.
Name These Truck Logos From One Image in 7 Minutes
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A good truck can not only carry a load but also look good doing it! Test your knowledge of recognizable truck logos with this quiz!
Why can I play some DVD movies but not others on my computer DVD-ROM?
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Why can I play some DVD movies, but not others, on my computer DVD-ROM?
Sweet Gum Tree
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Sweet gum tree has maple-like leaves that turn yellow to red in the fall. Learn about growing, propagating and using sweet gum tree at HowStuffWorks.
Maiasaura
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The name Maiasaura means "good mother reptile." Learn more about the Maiasaura dinosaur, other Late Cretaceous dinosaurs and dinosaurs of all eras.
1939 Studebaker Champion
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The 1939 Studebaker Champion was a champion indeed -- it sold 30,000 units in its introductory year. Learn all about the 1939 Champion.