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All HBCUs Were Established Before 1964
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What do Oprah Winfrey, Spike Lee and Martin Luther King Jr. have in common? All of them graduated from HBCUs, or historically Black colleges and universities. These institutions play a major role in U.S. higher education, especially for Black Americans.
The War of 1812: The White House Burns and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Is Born
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The War of 1812 ended in a stalemate, which enabled the U.S. to escape defeat and grow into a world power. HowStuffWorks looks at this forgotten war.
10 Longest Rivers in the U.S.: From the Missouri to the Brazos
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We bet you're looking up the longest river in the U.S. to settle a bet: Is it the Missouri River or the Mississippi River? It depends how you measure.
The Thirty Years' War Quiz
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The Thirty Year's War was among the most destructive and devastating wars in history. But just how much do you know about the conflict and its participants? Get ready to do battle against our challenging quiz to find out.
How the MQ-9 Reaper Works
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Early unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) primarily carried out reconnaissance missions in war zones, but the Reaper packs some serious heat. Is there anything more foreboding than a drone with a Hellfire missile?
10 Most Long-lived Empires in History
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Which historical empires lasted the longest? Read about the 10 most long-lived empires in history.
Cat Declawing: The Painful Truth
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HowStuffWorks examines the practice of cat declawing, a procedure that causes pain for the animal and is, in most cases, unnecessary.
How Many Common Birds Can You Name?
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If bird watching is your thing, you've come across the right quiz. If you think you have what it takes to name 40 of the most common birds, test your skills with this quiz.
Smarter Than the Average American? Take This USA Quiz!
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Hundreds of millions of people live in the USA, but very few of them know all that much about the country they live in. Do you fit in that category, or do you think you're smarter than the average American? Take our quiz on all things America to find out.
Why do geese mate for life?
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Geese don't exchange vows or rings, but they do search for their lifelong mate. However, are geese really faithful, or do they take a gander at the opposite sex?