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From Enslaved Woman to Millionaire: The Biddy Mason Story
Biddy Mason's owner nearly tricked her out of freedom but the cavalry rode to her rescue. She later became a self-made millionaire who helped others.
How Serial Killers Work
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Serial killers are people who murder three or more people over a long period of time. Learn about serial killers and what makes serial killers tick.
Should race still be a factor in college admissions?
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Is race a factor in college admissions or are people considered on an equal basis? Find out if race is a factor in college admissions.
The Pink Fairy Armadillo Is as Mystifying as Its Name
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The pink fairy armadillo looks like something out of a children's book and is so rare that very few people have ever seen one.
How the Freedom House Ambulance Service Became the First EMTs in America
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From 1967 to 1975, an ambulance crew recruited from a poverty-stricken black neighborhood in Pittsburgh became the first set of trained EMTs in America.
The Ultimate Witches Quiz
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Grab your broomsticks and black cats because it's time for the Ultimate Witches Quiz! Find out the hocus pocus behind the Salem witch trials, witches today and other magical facts.
Was the Wrong Person Convicted in the Atlanta Child Murders?
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Wayne Williams is serving a life sentence for killing dozens of black kids in Atlanta. But some say he didn't do it. The Atlanta Monster podcast investigates the case.
Do Porch Lights Really Stop Burglars?
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Many people instinctively turn on a light outside their homes when they're going to be out in hopes of stopping people from breaking in. But interviews with burglars tell a different story about what really deters them.
Sylvia Rivera: A Pioneer of the Modern LGBTQ Rights Movement
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As a zealous advocate for marginalized people in the LGBTQ community, Sylvia Rivera was a progressive and important figure in the movement.
Wilma Mankiller, First Female Cherokee Nation Chief, Still Inspires Today
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Wilma Mankiller introduced a generation of people not just to Cherokee history but also to a model of Native women's leadership