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Frederick Douglass spent the first 15 years of his life as a slave but rose to become a famous orator and abolitionist.

It's a foundational element of device integrity, but you wouldn't be the first person to beg the question, "What is a UPS?"

"Twilight" is the story of a teenage girl and her first love, who also happens to be a vampire. Go inside "Twilight."

Re-writable CD's are pretty amazing things. They were the first tools in the newest generation of personal music production.

Kiddo was his name and not only was he the first cat to attempt to cross the Atlantic in an airship, but he also did it as a stowaway.

When dating, first impressions are everything. But does etiquette change as relationships evolve? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

Lee Petty was the first member of one of NASCAR's most famous families. Learn about this legendary driver's career and statistics.

Walter Hagen was the first American professional golfer. Learn more about Walter Hagen's life and successful golfing career.

Many Russian traditions first began hundreds of years ago. Read about Russian traditions at HowStuffWorks.

When you think of sports drinks, chances are Gatorade comes to mind. But was it the first one? Or just the beneficiary of clever marketing?

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