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How Cesar Chavez United Thousands of Farmworkers and Became a Civil Rights Icon

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Cesar Chavez was able to do something nobody before him could - organize farmworkers through nonviolent resistance. We look at his life and legacy.

Can the Feds Close State Borders to Stop COVID-19?

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Some legal experts say the U.S. government can't close state borders or quarantine entire cities to stop the coronavirus from spreading. Others disagree.

Tuxedos, Tabbies and Torties: How to Tell These Housecats Apart

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HowStuffWorks explains the differences between tabby, tortoiseshell, calico, and tuxedo cats, among other types that are considered 'domestic shorthair.'

Death by Invention: 5 Inventors who Died by Their Own Work

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Some inventors have died from their own work. So, is it fate or irony that led these five inventors to die by the hands of their own work?

10 Career-ending Affairs

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Career-ending affairs do more than ruin your personal life. Learn about 10 examples of career-ending affairs.

How French Traditions Work

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What kind of traditions are celebrated in France? Find out about French traditions at HowStuffWorks.

How Muppets Work

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Muppets come in just about every shape, color and style imaginable.

How Sharks Work

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Sharks are one of the most sophisticated and enduring creatures. Learn about shark movement, shark senses, shark teeth, the daily life of sharks and threats to sharks.

How Helicopters Work

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Believe it or not, the marvel we know as the helicopter began as a Chinese top consisting of a shaft - a stick - adorned with feathers on one end.

What is a gimbal -- and what does it have to do with NASA?

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What is a gimbal -- and what does it have to do with NASA? Gimbals help ships and space ships stay correctly oriented. Find out what is a gimbal.

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