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When Scoring a World Cup Goal Backfires
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Own goals happen in soccer when a player accidentally knocks the ball into the wrong net. HowStuffWorks looks at why they happen at the World Cup.
Military Funerals Give Service Members and Families One Final Salute
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at U.S. military honors for its service member funerals, what's involved and how you cab request them for your loved one.
What People Get Wrong About Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
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Rosa Parks didn't refuse to move from her bus seat because her feet were tired. "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in," she said.
Why Frederick Douglass Was the Father of the Civil Rights Movement
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Frederick Douglass spent the first 15 years of his life as a slave but rose to become a famous orator and abolitionist.
How Much Do You Know About Texas History?
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From the arrival of the Spanish to statehood, Texas has a rich history. Take this quiz to test your knowledge and find out just how well you know Texas.
Can You Guess the Country from 3 Images?
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Get your travel boots on and discover what the world has to offer! To start, try guessing the country from the images we give here!
Can You Answer These General Knowledge Questions Every Adult Should Know?
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There are a lot of things are considered general knowledge, but not everybody knows them. Put your general knowledge savvy to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
How Much Do You Know About the History of Rock and Roll?
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It was the music that changed it all, defined a generation and continues to keep us all rocking. In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of all things Rock and Roll. You're not going to be able to sit still.
Remembering Singer, Actor and Activist Harry Belafonte
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Harry Belafonte has died. A shining star in his own right, Belafonte was a key supporter of the civil rights movement and other humanitarian missions.
The Long Strange History of License Plates in the U.S.
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When license plates were first introduced in the U.S. in 1901, you had to make your own. Nowadays, prisoners make them for you. Yes, it's true.