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How Ladies' Aid Societies Worked
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Ladies Aid Societies improved sanitary conditions during wartime. Read about the origins of Ladies Aid Societies in this article.
Railroads During World War II
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Railroads during World War II were placed under more strict government control to aid in the war effort. Read about railroad industry of World War II.
Why Smoking Rates in the Military Are So High
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New evidence shows that Big Tobacco specifically targeted U.S soldiers, because they were "less educated" among other reasons.
How Missionaries Work
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Missionaries have a complex and controversial history. Read this article to learn how missionaries have performed their work over the centuries.
17 Bits of Nostalgia from 1957
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'American Bandstand' hit the airwaves, and the Russians launched 'Sputnik'. Read about these and more in our list of 17 bits of nostalgia from 1957.
Was Hitler Building Advanced UFOs in Antarctica?
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U.S. pilots called them foo fighters, but were these UFOs weapons of war being developed by the Nazis? Stuff They Don't Want You To Know investigates.
The Man Behind the Legend Who Is Sitting Bull
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Sitting Bull is one of the most famous Native Americans in history. And he's way more than just the Lakota warrior he's known for.
Can You Score 27/35 On This Difficult American History Quiz?
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American history can be both intriguing and complicated at the same time. How well do you know your American history? Take this difficult quiz and find out!
Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead
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Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.
Can You Guess the Country From a Poorly Drawn Flag?
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How many countries can you name if we show you poorly drawn images of flags? Identifying flags is hard enough as it is, so we'll be impressed if you can guess these banners correctly. Hone in on the country facts and salute the most reasonable results!