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10 Weird Facts About the Circus
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The circus has many 'weird' acts, but there are some strange facts about it you may not know. Learn 10 weird facts about the circus at HowStuffWorks.
Who was the Swamp Fox?
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The Swamp Fox was a South Carolina military general named Francis Marion. Learn how the Swamp Fox's guerilla war tactics earned him that nickname.
Why was Executive Order No. 9981 so important?
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Executive Order 9981 mandated equality in the U.S. armed forces, putting groups like the Tuskegee Airmen in high demand. Read about Executive Order 9981.
How the Lions Club Works
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The Lion's Club is an international service organization focusing on preventing and treating blindness. Learn about the Lion's Club and how to join.
5 Tips for Choosing the Right E-reader
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E-readers come in all shapes and sizes. So which one's right for you? See these five tips for choosing the right e-reader.
5 Great Dental Tools for Home Use
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Dental tools can be used for home use to improve your oral hygiene. See five great dental tools that can be used at home.
A Portrait of Jimmy Carter, America's Oldest Living President Ever
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Jimmy Carter, who turns 98 this year, isn't considered one of America's best presidents. But his legacy after the leaving White House is undeniable.
How Presidential Memoirs Work
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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.
Banks of the Seine by Stanislas Lepine
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Banks of the Seine was among Stanislas Lepine's contributions to the first Impressionist exhibition. Learn more about this beautiful painting.
The Banks of the Oise by Charles-Francois Daubigny
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The Banks of the Oise by French impressionist Charles-Francois Daubigny is a luminous example of a plein air composition. Learn more about this painting.