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The Legacy of African American Spirituals in Today's Gospel and Blues Music

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Gospel and blues music and songs of the civil rights movement have roots in slave spirituals, songs of sorrow, but jubilation at the idea of freedom.

What Really Happened to Yuri Gagarin, the First Man in Space?

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He stood just 5 feet, 2 inches. But Gagarin cast an enormously long shadow in space exploration, both for his achievements and his mysterious death.

Why Did Napoleon Lose the Battle of Waterloo?

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Lots of things contributed to Napoleon's loss at Waterloo - including bad weather, superior British defense tactics and perhaps a bad case of hemorrhoids.

Why Breathing Through Your Nose Is Best

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We've probably all been breathing wrong our entire lives. Why is that? Experts suggest we should focus on breathing through our noses and most of us don't.

How to Deep Fry a Turkey

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Deep frying a turkey can be risky business. But HowStuffWorks will show you how to do it right and be rewarded with a succulent and juicy bird.

The Lyrid Meteor Shower Is Back — Here's What You Need to Know

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Every April, the Lyrid meteor shower fills the sky with shooting stars. Here's how to see them in 2023.

Why Is Cashmere So Expensive?

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Cashmere is super-soft and luxurious, and super expensive. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about where cashmere comes from, and why it's so costly.

Survivor Guilt: Living Through Major Trauma

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The suicides of two survivors of a mass school shooting show how long trauma lingers. HowStuffWorks looks how and why we process survivor guilt.

What Should You Do If There's an Active Shooter in the Office?

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HowStuffWorks looks at what you should do if you encounter an active shooter in your office.

What If Humans Could Breathe Underwater?

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Remove that pesky drowning risk, and the world formerly under the sea opens with possibility - despite our inefficient limbs and tendency toward hypothermia.

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