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The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought
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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?
UFOs and the Government
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Project Sign was the first major government UFO investigation project. Read how Project Sign began and the history of UFOs and the U.S. government.
What Countries Use the Imperial System?
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Most of the world uses the metric system for everyday measurements, but only three countries in the world use the imperial system as their official system of measurement.
How Congressional Investigations Work
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Investigations have been a part of the U.S. Congress since 1790. Learn about how effective they are in this article at HowStuffWorks.
10 Scare-inducing Moments in History
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From serial killers to natural disasters, many events in our history have stoked fear among the masses. Here are 10 fear-stoking moments.
Anyone With the Most Basic Geographic Knowledge Should Get 19/26 on This Quiz
Mountains, rivers, country borders ... How well do you know the globe? This quiz will test your knowledge of basic world geography - start scrolling and see if you can get your bearings!
10 U.S. States With the Lowest Cost of Living
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U.S. states with the lowest cost of living are attractive to many people. Visit HowStuffWorks to find the 10 U.S. states with the lowest cost of living.
How Diesel Locomotives Work
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Diesel locomotives are some of the coolest modes of transport out there. Giant machines like these are just full of technological treats. Explore a hybrid-diesel locomotive - from engine to engineer controls.
How Airports Work
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Did you know that airports were once known as "flying fields" because planes took off and landed in large fields? Journey through the hidden world of airports in this article, but without the stress, nail-biting and packages of peanuts.
The Axis Conquers the Philippines: January 1942-July 1942
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The Axis conquering the Philippines had repercussions throughout all of World War II's major theaters. Find a timeline and photos in this article.