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What Is the Real Meaning Behind 'Ring Around the Rosie'?
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We all grew up playing 'Ring Around the Rosie.' But what does it even mean?
10 Strange American Traditions
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Americans celebrate many traditions without even considering how strange the rest of world might consider them. What do you think are some of the weirdest?
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
How Voodoo (Vodou) Works
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If asked to describe Voodoo, many people would mention pin-filled dolls, zombies and spirit possessions. Explore the Voodoo religion and find out if the stereotypes about it are true.
How Subprime Mortgages Work
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Subprime mortgages have allowed people with shaky credit to buy houses. Learn more about subprime mortgages and how to get a subprime mortgage.
Conquistadors, Gold and Charlemagne: How California Got Its Name
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Surfboards, huarache sandals and endless sunshine? Yes. But throw in some Conquistadors, a Spanish novel, Black Amazons and, of course, Charlemagne and - voilà - the name "California" is born.
Goatees: Cool and Progressive or Outdated and Passe?
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Goatees have been growing on faces for, well, a long time. So has their time come and gone, or are they more popular than ever?
The Ultimate Horse Breed Identification Quiz
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To most people, horse breeds don't even exist. The average person would easily say, "what a lovely spotted horse" rather than "what a lovely Appaloosa." But you're not the average person. Come match these horses to their breeds in this quiz.
How the March on Washington Worked
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The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom ensured the passage of the Civil Rights Act. But its success was not assured at the beginning.
The History of Lilith, From Demon to Adam's First Wife to Feminist Icon
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The black-haired "demoness" of folklore turns up in many ancient legends, but in the 21st century, Lilith has been recast as a feminist symbol. This is her story.