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The Mysterious Skeletons in Ben Franklin's Basement
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Human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home. Lots of human bones. Was one of America's most venerated Founding Fathers a criminal of the worst kind?
How the Mason-Dixon Line Divided the North and the South
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The Mason-Dixon Line has ties to slavery, which often overshadows its otherwise fascinating story about one of the most significant surveying achievements in North America.
How Caffeine Works
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Caffeine is one of the most commonly-used drugs -- 90% of Americans use it. Learn why caffeine is America's most popular drug and what it does to your body.
1930-1931 Ford Model A Truck
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The 1930-1931 Ford Model A truck was America's best truck value in the early 1930s. See pictures and learn about the 1930-1931 Ford Model A truck.
Was George Washington Really Offered a Chance to Be King of the U.S.?
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How close did America come to having a monarchy? HowStuffWorks finds out whether George Washington could have been King of the U.S.
The Ford Mustang Goes Trans-Am Racing
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The success of the 1965 Ford Mustang led to the launch of Trans-Am racing. Learn more about the Boss 302's fight to win Trans-Am dominance.
Which South American Country Should You Live In?
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As the fourth largest continent, South America has more to offer than you could ever imagine! Let's narrow it down to the country you are best suited to live in!
Jay Treaty
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The Jay Treaty was an integral aspect of early American history. Learn more about the Jay Treaty at HowStuffWorks.
10 Fields Where the Glass Ceiling Isn't Even Cracked
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Women in America have come a long way, well, in certain occupations. Learn more about fields where the glass ceiling isn't cracked at HowStuffWorks.
10 Mythical American Monsters
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Very tall, hairy, glowing eyes - that seems to be the go-to description for a lot of mythical monsters out there, especially in America. Here are 10 to keep an eye out for.