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What Is the Rasta Movement All About?

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It started out as a small movement in Jamaica that went worldwide with the popularity of reggae music. But what is Rastafari really all about?

Can You Pass This World History Quiz?

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It's easy to know the history of your own country, but just how much do you know about the history of the entire world around you? Find out now with this world history quiz!

Can You Name the Country From a Well-Known Fact?

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The world is filled with colorful cultures and geography. From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall, can you name these countries from one famous fact about the area?

Can You Pass This Very British Spelling Test?

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British and American English have very subtle differences that can be a little tricky to remember. Think you know your British spelling? Take the quiz to find out!

Why Big Companies Like Tesla and Amazon Are Splitting Stocks

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Some of the biggest companies in the United States just announced stocks splits. What is a stock split and what does it signal to average investors?

Emperor Hirohito and Japan's Role in World War II

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Japan's Emperor Hirohito reigned for more than 60 years, and his tenure included World War II. Although he was never prosecuted for war crimes, many historians say he should have been.

Wilma Mankiller, First Female Cherokee Nation Chief, Still Inspires Today

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Wilma Mankiller introduced a generation of people not just to Cherokee history but also to a model of Native women's leadership

Virtual Influencers Are Unreal — Seriously, They Don't Physically Exist

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Computer-generated artificial celebrities, created with cutting-edge technology, have become some of the hottest social media stars on the planet, selling everything from insurance to perfume.

Nazaré's 80-foot Waves Intimidate Even Pro Big-Wave Surfers

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According to Guinness World Records, the waves in Nazaré, Portugal, are the biggest ever surfed. Scientists attribute the massive waves to an underwater canyon, but how does it work?

Meet Florence Kelley: Labor Reformer, Abolitionist and Co-founder of the NAACP

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Grateful that U.S. law ensures decent working conditions and children go to school instead of working in mines? Thank Florence Kelley and her father.

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