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What was the most peaceful time in history?

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What was the most peaceful time in history? Was it the Pax Romana? The era of the Mongol Empire? Today? Read about the most peaceful time in history?

How Trains Work

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We humans are mobile. Long before flight, FusionMan or even your average automobile arrived on the scene, trains were transporting us all over civilization. How did we get from horse-drawn carts to high-speed trains?

Can the U.S. President Ever Declare Martial Law?

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The U.S. has declared martial law in the past, but only sparingly and in dire situations. So, what would it take for the president to use it now?

10 Worst Ways History Has Repeated Itself

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As they say, if we don't learn from history, we're doomed to repeat it. And as these 10 historical events prove, humans seem to be more prone to repeating than learning.

How John McCain Worked

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John McCain is a Republican senator and candidate for the presidency in the 2008 election. Learn about John McCain and the political career of John McCain.

How the CIA Works

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Despite plenty of Hollywood films about the CIA and its spies, many people still don't know what the agency actually does. Take a look at the history of the CIA.

Can You Name These British Heroes From Their Statues?

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A true hero needs no monument - but it definitely helps to have one! From suffragettes to military leaders to great artists and thinkers, can you identify these British heroes from their statue?

Why Are Certain Foods Eaten Mainly at Breakfast?

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Americans expect certain foods for breakfast. But why did these particular foods end up as morning meals? HowStuffFoods lets the foods tell the story.

10 Cover-ups That Just Made Things Worse

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What were 10 attempted cover-ups that just made things worse? Learn more about these cover-ups at HowStuffWorks.com.

How Removing Public Monuments Works

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Controversy surrounds the removal of public monuments honoring the U.S. Confederacy. But who or what determines which monuments go up or come down?

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