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Bottle Trees: A Beautiful Tradition With a Spiritual Past

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Bottle trees originated centuries ago in the Congo in West Africa and still hold a special spiritual place in the heart of the American landscape.

Wacky Wedding Traditions Quiz

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Some wedding traditions are lovely and others don't make much sense. Test your knowledge of wedding traditions with our HowStuffWorks quiz.

The Birth of Rock: Music of the 1950s Quiz

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The 1950s may seem like a sweet and innocent time, but rock 'n' roll took the world by storm during the decade, mixing with country and jazz and inspiring more diversity than you might expect. See how much you know about the decade's music.

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.

Can You Name the Historical Figure From a Legendary Fact About Them?

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Earth wouldn't be Earth without the epic people who do things like invent the internet, travel around the world in 80 days and yell, "Eureka!" Learn about the coolest accomplishments in history and try to match these historical figures to the legendary fact.

Did Jackie Robinson Really Break Baseball's Color Barrier?

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Jackie Robinson is rightfully lauded for breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947. But there were many unsung players who paved the way.

The Rise and Fall of the Oregon Trail

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Hundreds of thousands of emigrants traveled the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail. HowStuffWorks looks at what they endured in their search of a better life.

Harriet Tubman's Life and Impact on the Underground Railroad

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Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. But she was so much more. HowStuffWorks looks at this American legend.

Bacon's Rebellion: America's First Armed Insurrection

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Nathaniel Bacon led an armed rebellion in 17th century Colonial America against Gov. William Berkeley. The rebellion was brief but its ramifications changed the course of American history.

What Kind of King Will Charles III Be?

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As King Charles III assumes the throne, he faces numerous challenges both at home and abroad. How he handles them could very well determine the future of the monarchy itself.

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