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How the Gettysburg Address Worked
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Why is the Gettysburg Address deemed so important by the American school system? Learn about the meaning behind Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
Can You Name All of These Essential Baby Boomer Books?
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Whether it was on that long-awaited vacation or a weekend of relaxation, these are the baby boomer books you probably picked up in your downtime. Now, see if their pages hold up well in your memory.
Honey Ryder, Octopussy and 23 Other Iconic Bond Girls
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In honor of the 25th 007 film, "No Time to Die," we're celebrating these 25 Bond Girls, whose looks all but gave them a license to kill.
Can You Identify These Celebrities If We Make Them Look Like Babies?
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Have you ever wondered what your favorite celebrity looked like when they were a baby? Maybe you've tried to find baby photos with no success. Well, here's your chance. We baby-tized 40 celebrities, and you get to identify them. Can you do it?
How to Volunteer at a Museum
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Curious about how to volunteer at a museum? Read this article to learn how to start volunteering at a museum that interests you.
6 Things You Didn't Know About Maya Angelou
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Although this writer and poet wrote seven volumes of autobiography, there are still some things you may be surprised to learn.
The Rise and Fall of the Oregon Trail
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Hundreds of thousands of emigrants traveled the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail. HowStuffWorks looks at what they endured in their search of a better life.
Can You Guess These Hymns From a Lyric?
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In church, they tell you the name of the song and where to find it in your hymnal. We're not going to make it so easy! If you love Christian music, test your knowledge now with our quiz!
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.
The Shocking Story of Lina Medina, Who Gave Birth at Age 5
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The world's youngest mother, Lina Medina, gave birth to a healthy baby boy at age 5 in 1939. But how could that happen?