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How Missionaries Work
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Missionaries have a complex and controversial history. Read this article to learn how missionaries have performed their work over the centuries.
Can You Guess if This Historical Story Is Fact or Fiction?
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Is it for real or a fraud? Dive into history with these popular stories and myths. Do you know which is a contender and which is a pretender? Test your recall with this "fact vs. fiction" quiz!
How Totem Poles Work
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Totem poles are family histories carved from trees. Learn how totem poles tell stories and commemorate special events with common symbols.
How Political Conventions Work
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In an election year, political conventions take over the U.S. media for days, with political-party platforms and propaganda. But what real purpose do the conventions serve?
What Are the Three Branches of U.S. Government and How Do They Work Together?
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America's founders devised a structure in which the three branches of government would co-exist in a system of checks and balances.
Were ancient Egyptians the first feminists?
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The first feminists might've lived in ancient Egypt, where Herodotus documented aspects of gender equality. Did the first feminists live in ancient Egypt?
5 Things to Know About Author Roald Dahl
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The author of many beloved children's classics, Roald Dahl was also a World War II flying ace and a spy. Learn more about this controversial figure.
How Circumcision Works
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Circumcision is a common medical practice in many places, but where did the tradition of circumcision even come from? Should we rethink circumcisions?
Can You Name Every Car Part in This Quiz?
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A mind-boggling number of parts go into every vehicle to make it run. Toyota estimates that number somewhere along the lines of 30,000, but that includes the nuts and bolts. How many of those parts do you feel comfortable being able to identify? We promise, no "where does this bolt go?" questions!
How to Avoid Blisters from High Heels
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Blisters on your toes and feet are annoying and uncomfortable, but you don't you have to sacrifice fashion for healthy feet. Here's how to avoid blisters.