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Who Invented the Light Bulb? It Wasn't Just Edison
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The light bulb literally brightened the whole world and Thomas Edison generally gets the credit for inventing it. But did he?
Brutus: The Man Behind Caesar's Assassination
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Marcus Junius Brutus, torn between loyalty to Julius Caesar and the Roman Republic, played a pivotal role in the infamous assassination that changed history.
Paintings by Henri Fantin-Latour
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Henri Fantin-Latour was inspired by Impressionim's innovative style and honored famous artists in his paintings. See Impressionist portraits here.
Can You Ace This Thanksgiving Myths Quiz?
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The original Thanksgiving was very different to the way it is celebrated now. Find out more about Thanksgiving with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
You've Heard of Smallpox, But What Was the Great Pox?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the surprising relationship between syphilis and smallpox.
How Jazz Works
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Jazz is often referred to as 'Americas Classical Music.' Find out where jazz music was created and learn about the culture associated with jazz.
Who Came Up with Mother's Day and Why?
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Mother's Day is set aside in many countries as a day to honor our mothers and grandmothers. The origin of this day can be traced back much farther than you might think. Learn about the history of this special day.
1937-1938 Mack Jr Half-Ton Pickup
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The 1937-1938 Mack Jr half-ton pickup was the big-rig maker's downsize experiment. See pictures and learn about the 1937-1938 Mack Jr half-ton pickup.
Paintings by Frederic Bazille
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French Impressionist Frederic Bazille was part of the group that formed around the great Edouard Manet. See some of his works and learn about his art.
Paintings by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
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Impressionist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec became famous for his depictions of Parisian nightlife. Learn about the artwork of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.