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10 Little-known Facts About the Founding Fathers

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You may be able to name a few of the Founding Fathers of the United States. But you probably haven't heard these facts about the Founding Fathers.

10 Black Scientists You Should Know

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You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for everyone.

10 Biggest Manhunts of All Time

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What were the biggest manhunts of all time? Learn about the biggest manhunts of all time from HowStuffWorks.

10 Weirdest Failed Constitutional Amendments

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Think you have an original idea for a Constitutional amendment? Are you sure it hasn't been brought up one of the other 11,000 times?

10 Monumental Events That Were Overshadowed by Other Events

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Where were you when Farrah Fawcett died? Chances are you don't remember. But if we threw out Michael Jackson's name you could probably answer the question. Guess what? Both events were on the same day.

How Political Attack Ads Work

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The use of political attack ads has shot up in recent years. Are these negative political attack ads effective?

Harriet Tubman's Life and Impact on the Underground Railroad

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Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. But she was so much more. HowStuffWorks looks at this American legend.

How the Freedom of Information Act Works

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The Freedom of Information Act gives citizens access to government materials, but not every document is made public. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

How Camp X Worked

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The history of the secret spy training school may be overlooked, but Camp X played a vital role in intelligence gathering during World War II.

10 Things You Should Know About Rachel Carson

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The late marine biologist Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book, "Silent Spring," debuted 60 years ago as one of the finest works of nature writing ever.

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