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The Mysterious Disappearance of Aaron Burr's Daughter, Theodosia
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In 1812, she boarded a ship bound for New York, but never arrived. What happened to the daughter of Aaron Burr, the man who killed Alexander Hamilton?
Tiny Group of Samaritans Still Practice Their Ancient Religion
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The word "Samaritan," might have you thinking of a hospital or the Bible story about the Good Samaritan. But "real" Samaritans still exist in Israel, though their numbers are small.
The Wiccan Basics Quiz
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Merry meet! Are you ready to show off how much you know about this tolerant, life-affirming religion? Give our quiz a try now ... no wands necessary!
1950 Morris Minor Sedan
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The 1950 Morris Minor Sedan was the first British car to ever reach one million in production. Read more about the 1950 Morris Minor Sedan.
Ridiculous History: The Civil War's Worst Cup of Coffee
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You know how you look forward to your morning cup of joe? Union soldiers did, too. Except theirs was made from Essence of Coffee and tasted terrible.
Was Isaac Newton Really Hit in the Head With an Apple?
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The story of Newton discovering gravity by getting hit in the head with an apple is a classic. Is there any truth to it? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Are we at the beginning of the end of Western civilization?
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The end of Western civilization could be caused by any number of cultural occurrences. Learn about the end of Western civilization.
Who Were the First People to Brew Beer?
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Beer is one of the world's oldest beverages. How did people discover beer? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
A Roundup of Some of the Wildest Characters in the Wild West
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The American West was chock full of wild and crazy characters, and not just those portrayed on the big screen. Meet some of the most memorable ones.
How Social Security Numbers Work
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Social Security numbers are assigned to each individual citizen by the federal government. Learn about Social Security numbers and how Social Security numbers are used.