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How Many People Died on the Trail of Tears?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and legacy of the Trail of Tears and the five tribes affected: Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole and Chickasaw.

Soviet 'Night Witches' Flew Bombing Missions Against the Nazis

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HowStuffWorks looks at the Night Witches, an all-female unit of Soviet bomber pilots during World War II.

Frederick Douglass' North Star Newspaper Relaunched

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HowStuffWorks goes inside the relaunch of Frederick Douglass' 19th century abolitionist newspaper, The North Star.

Do You Have to 'Break In' a New Car?

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Your new shoes aren't at their most comfortable until you break them in. Does the same hold true for your new car? HowStuffWorks finds out.

'Rogue' Road Crews Are Fixing Unfilled Potholes

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Cities facing huge budget cuts can't keep up with potholes. HowStuffWorks talks to two guys who'd had enough and are fixing the potholes on their own.

Is Lightning Without Thunder Safe?

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Simon and Garfunkel. Peanut butter and jelly. Thunder and lightning. Some things are just better when they roll in pairs. But while we know that '60s folk singers and classic foodstuffs can also roll solo, what about these stormy BFFs?

Dating Challenge: Writing a Personal Ad

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Writing a personal ad is an intimidating dating challenge. Learn about writing a personal ad at Discovery Health.

Why Do Most Humans Have 23 Pairs of Chromosomes?

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Nearly every living cell is made of DNA, and every chromosome contains exactly one molecule of DNA. But not all cells are made of the same number of chromosomes.

A Calico Cat Wears a Coat of Many Colors

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Calico cats are almost all female. And they inherit their looks from their mothers. HowStuffWorks explains the genetics behind these unusual cats.

Groundhogs Are More Than Just Meteorologists

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Groundhogs are omnivorous and hibernate for three months out of every year. HowStuffWorks gets to know more about these little mammals.

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