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9 Little-known Nuggets About Honest Abe
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President Abraham Lincoln was known for ending the Civil War and slavery, and his famous Gettysburg speech. Here are some lesser-known facts about him.
The Battle for the 19th Amendment and Women's Right to Vote
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It's been 101 years since the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. Why did it take so long for women to get the right to vote in the United States?
The Story of Eric Rudolph, the Real 1996 Olympic Park Bomber
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Eric Rudolph evaded the FBI for seven years, after planting bombs in Atlanta and Birmingham, Alabama. HowStuffWorks looks at what drove him to kill.
What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?
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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.
Why can't we remember being babies?
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A friend may joke that he remembers going through a long, dark tunnel into a blinding white light - and being hit on the bottom by a doctor. But in general, most people don't remember being born or learning to walk. Why is that?
Can You Pass a Scuba Diving Certification Quiz?
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Scuba diving: It's the passport to a gorgeous underwater world ... but it's not very forgiving of the careless or the reckless! Think you could pass a diver certification quiz? Find out now with our quiz!
We'll Give You 3 Items, You Tell Us What They Have in Common
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The human brain is unbelievably good at looking for patterns, as a way to relate things to one another in a way that makes sense. Take our quiz to see if you can figure out what all these trios have in common!
Can You Guess The Simpsons Character?
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Everyone loves "The Simpsons," but how well do you know its many characters? See if you can guess which character is which with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead
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Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.
Kowloon Walled City Once Was the Most Densely Packed Place on Earth
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Some 50,000 people jammed in an area one-hundredth of a square mile. An urban planning nightmare, it was home to gangs, factories and vibrant nightlife. How did it start, and what caused it to end?