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Why Emmett Till's Murder Shook the Conscience of the U.S.

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What was it about Emmett Till's kidnapping and lynching (among the thousands of lynchings after the Civil War) that made the world stand up and take notice?

7 Reasons Catherine the Great Was So Great

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Her legacy has been reduced to tales of horses and sordid affairs, but the real story of Russia's longest reigning female leader is truly fascinating.

Beer Ads and Wild West Shows Hyped the Myth of Custer's Heroic 'Last Stand'

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Beer ads and wild west shows transformed 'Custer's Last Stand' into a mythical story of 'good' versus 'evil.'

Marriage and Sex

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What is the connection between marriage and sex, and how does one affect the other? Learn about maintaining sexual health during marriage.

Straight Talk: Hair Straightening -- What are my options?

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Hair straightening can tame curls and frizz. Take a look at the different hair straightening options at TLC Style and find the one right for you.

5 Wedding Planning Tips for the Type A Bride

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Type A brides like to keep things organized and on schedule. Check out 5 wedding planning tips for the Type A bride.

There's More Than One Way to Be Monogamous

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We all think we know what it means, but is it possible that monogamy is a bit more complicated than we think it is?

5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Cleopatra

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Today she is widely known for her beauty and her seductive ways, but scholars say we've been hoodwinked by propaganda written by her enemies. So what was the real Cleopatra like? And do we know her ethnicity?

Spartacus Was a Real Gladiator and the Baddest Rebel Leader in Rome

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Spartacus sprang from real life to the silver screen, carrying a fearsome reputation as a gladiator and warrior. HowStuffWorks finds out more.

Do You Know the Most Famous Dates in History?

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We aren't talking about your 10th-grade prom date. Instead, we want to know if you recall the events that changed the entire world. Do you know these famous dates?

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