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How the White House Press Briefing Went From Daily to Done
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HowStuffWorks looks at White House press briefings, which date back to the McKinley administration and have stopped under the Trump administration.
Is Jaywalking Still a Crime?
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The history of jaywalking is probably way more complex than you'd expect. Criminalizing crossing the street has roots in the auto industry, class wars and even racism.
Albania's Doomsday Bunkers Fed a Dictator's Paranoia
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Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha ordered a massive building program of bunkers throughout the country. But their purpose was more menace than military.
Why Hand-washing Beats Hand Sanitizer Hands Down!
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Health experts say washing with soap and water gets more germs off your hands than using the alcohol-based stuff. But why?
90% of People Can't Name These Terrifying Horror Movies. Can You?
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We can all remember that one horror movie scene that terrified us while growing up. See how many of these horror movies you can name from a single image.
Researchers Find First (Potential) Planet Outside the Milky Way
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Using the Chandra X-ray Observatory, a team of scientists discovered what could very well be the first exoplanet outside the Milky Way. It's massive and might even orbit a black hole.
Ancient Folks Didn't Have Twitter, but Boy Did They Have Curse Tablets
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Ancient Greeks and Romans used thin strips of lead to vent their frustrations or write messages to the gods.
Why Every Woman Wanted to Stay at the Barbizon Hotel
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The Barbizon Hotel was a glamorous, women-only residential hotel in New York. And though most women wanted to live there, only a few made the grade.
How Enslaved Elizabeth Freeman, 'Mum Bett,' Sued for Her Freedom and Won
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On Aug 22, 1781, the court ordered that Mum Bett, later known as Elizabeth Freeman, should be emancipated from slavery. She was the first enslaved black woman to sue for her freedom and win.
How Short Is the World's Smallest Person?
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The current record holder is an actress and social media influencer who uses her celebrity to spread positive messages.