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How Enslaved Elizabeth Freeman, 'Mum Bett,' Sued for Her Freedom and Won
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On Aug 22, 1781, the court ordered that Mum Bett, later known as Elizabeth Freeman, should be emancipated from slavery. She was the first enslaved black woman to sue for her freedom and win.
Even the Smartest Mathematicians Can't Solve the Collatz Conjecture
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The Collatz conjecture can be worked on by 9-year-old math whizzes, but it's flummoxed some of the greatest minds of the past century. Will it ever be solved?
After the Attack on Salman Rushdie: What a Fatwa Is — and Isn't
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The recent attack on author Salman Rushdie led many to conclude that it was the result of the fatwa issued against him in 1989 by the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. But what exactly is a fatwa?
Mabon Is the 'Pagan Thanksgiving' Even Non-Wiccans Can Celebrate
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Mabon is a fairly recent Pagan festival created to give thanks for the harvest. What does Mabon mean and how is it celebrated?
8 Safest Airlines in the U.S. (Hint: No. 3 Crosses the Pacific Regularly)
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If you're searching for the safest airlines in the U.S., you want hard data, not hype. Airline safety comes down to training, maintenance, operational reliability and how carriers respond to incidents.
How to Buy Cheap Airline Tickets for the Whole Family
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How can you buy cheap airline tickets for the whole family? Visit HowStuffWorks to find out how to buy cheap airline tickets for the whole family.
How can ozone be both good and bad?
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During the summer I am always hearing about ozone warnings in my city. This ozone is bad. But then I hear about the ozone layer, which is good. How can ozone be both good and bad?
How does a car's rearview mirror work when it's in the glare-resistant setting?
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How does a car's rearview mirror work when it's flipped upward in the glare-resistant setting?
1978 Harley-Davidson XL-1000 Sportster
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The 1978 Harley-Davidson XL-1000 Sportster was designed to celebrate Harley's 75th anniversary. See pictures and learn about this Harley-Davidson.
The Oz Factor
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The Oz Factor is a sensation that UFO witnesses experience. Learn where the term "Oz Factor" came from, and what the experience is like.