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Why Not All Insurrections in the U.S. Are the Same

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For enslaved Americans, insurrection was often the only path to freedom. Are we misusing the term today?

What Is Reality TV's Influence on Culture?

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There's no denying reality TV's prominence in culture. But is it influencing Americans in a positive or negative way?

How Basketball Works

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The squeak of the shoes, the roar of the coach, the jab of the elbow! To many of us, basketball is the American pastime.

Who Were the Mighty Fighting Buffalo Soldiers?

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HowStuffWorks examines the complicated history of the African American servicemen known as the Buffalo Soldiers.

Famous Black Engineers Throughout History

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These African American men and women were trailblazers, and in some cases, business leaders in the field of engineering.

Why Generation Z Is So Stressed Out

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HowStuffWorks looks at a study from the American Psychological Association on stress and Generation Z.

Old Railroads

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The age of old railroads saw the birth of the first railroad lines and mass transportation on rail. Read more about old railroads in America.

What brought bison back from the brink of extinction?

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Bison extinction seemed imminent during the 1800s, as the market for buffalo hide boomed. Learn how men like Teddy Roosevelt prevented bison extinction.

How Becoming a Lawyer Works

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Becoming a lawyer is a difficult but rewarding process. Learn how to prepare for the LSAT and to choose the right school.

Classic TV Challenge

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When TV sets made their way into American homes in the 1940s, it marked a cultural transformation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans spend more than half their leisure time watching television. So what have we been watching all these years?

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