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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.

Why the 'Streisand Effect' Might Actually Make a Cover-up Go Viral

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Barbra Streisand sued a photographer who took a photo of her house and the lawsuit got the photo far more attention than it would have gotten otherwise.

Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America

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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.

What Does 'Androgyny' Mean Today?

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It's one of those words that might remind you of certain gender-bending musicians from the '80s, but what does it mean today?

How New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Became a Political Superstar

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She was the youngest New Zealand leader elected in over 150 years and has won plaudits for her handling of the coronavirus epidemic. We get the backstory on Jacinda Ardern and her many achievements.

Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon and the Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient

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We'll be blunt: Mary Edwards deserves mad respect. She was a feminist and abolitionist; the first female Civil War surgeon in the U.S. Army; and a Civil War POW. Plus she wore pants!

Towering Obelisks Are Everywhere. Here's Why They're So Awe-inspiring

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Obelisks can be found in cities throughout the world, from Washington, D.C., to Paris, France. But what is the origin of these massive structures?

Texas Law Would Let Parents Give Teen's Driving Test

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If Texas HB 409 passes, parents could soon bypass the DMV and make their novice teens legal to drive. HowStuffWorks looks at the proposed Texas bill.

Lava Tubes on Earth Could Prepare Us for Life on the Moon and Mars

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By studying these geological formations here on Earth, we may be able to learn how to live on other planets.

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