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Is cursive writing obsolete?
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Cursive writing is a style of handwriting that seems to be used less frequently these days. Is cursive writing becoming obsolete?
The Treaty of Versailles: Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?
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In 1919, 30 nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, which degreed Germany to pay huge fines for starting World War I. But were the terms too harsh?
Can the government control a stock market crash?
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A stock market crash can devastate the economy. Learn how and why the Fed stepped in after the subprime mortgage fallout.
Two Truths and a Lie: British Traditions Edition
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Liar, liar, pants on fire! We're really full it during this quiz! Can we pull the wool over your eyes about British traditions, or are you as good as a polygraph? Give it your best shot, and see if you can spot the whopper.
10 Things People Believe About the Illuminati
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Some people think the Illuminati controls the price of oil and pop music. See 10 things people believe about the Illuminati to learn more.
Can You Name at Least 18/23 of These TV Shows From the '70s and '80s?
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The '70s and '80s were filled with some of the best television Americans have ever seen. Records were set, and records were broken. What do you know about the decades? Can you name these shows from the '70s and '80s?
Why Isn't William McKinley a More Famous President?
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William McKinley was a popular and very successful president who also was assassinated. Why isn't the 25th president better known?
Is Voice of America's Mission of Objectivity In Danger?
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Voice of America, the U.S. government-controlled media network, has long had a reputation for being a source of unbiased news in contrast to the government-controlled media in countries it reaches.
How Megachurches Blurred the Line Between Religion and Riches
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Megachurches and prosperity gospel tell parishioners if you pray for it, it will come. HowStuffWorks asks whether it's still religion or it's fraud.
How Drone Strikes Work
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We know how drone strikes are supposed to work: After careful monitoring, the bad guy is targeted and taken out. The reality is often much hazier - and deadlier.