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The Eastern Lowland Gorilla Is the World's Biggest Gorilla

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The Eastern lowland gorilla, scientifically known as Gorilla beringei graueri, is a subspecies of eastern gorilla that inhabits the lush tropical rainforests of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

How the Mason-Dixon Line Divided the North and the South

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The Mason-Dixon Line has ties to slavery, which often overshadows its otherwise fascinating story about one of the most significant surveying achievements in North America.

Who Decides Which Americans Lie in State?

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Lying in state beneath the U.S. Capitol Rotunda is an honor that has been bestowed on only a few people. Who decides which Americans are so honored?

How the Pledge of Allegiance Went from Marketing Ploy to Classroom Staple

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The Pledge of Allegiance started as just part of a marketing campaign to sell flags. But along the way, it became something much much bigger.

How Chinese Traditions Work

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Many Chinese traditions go back for hundreds or thousands of years. Find out about Chinese traditions at HowStuffWorks.

10 Educational Video Games Your Kids Will Love

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Educational video games your kids can love as much as regular games. See 10 educational video games your kids will love.

Old Railroads

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The age of old railroads saw the birth of the first railroad lines and mass transportation on rail. Read more about old railroads in America.

How Animal Domestication Works

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Animal domestication happened long ago. Find out which animals were domesticated first and why animals were domesticated at all.

What was the world's first underarm deodorant?

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What was the world's first underarm deodorant? Visit Discovery Health to learn what the world's first underarm deodorant was.

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