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Modern Decline of Railroads

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The decline of railroads came about during the 1960s and 1970s as the automobile dominated transportation. Read about the decline of railroads.

How Anarchism Works

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Anarchism is often associated with chaos and violence, but the philosophy is far more nuanced than that. Learn more about anarchism at HowStuffWorks.

Top 10 Game-changing Military Technologies

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These 10 technologies changed war and the course of history as we know it. Some of these battlefield innovations, like adding grooves to gun barrels, are surprisingly simple. So what else made our list?

How Earthquake-resistant Buildings Work

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Sometimes it seems as though Earth has been hitting the caffeine a little too hard, with all the shakes from earthquakes. So, how do structures stand strong amid all those quakes?

The Axis Conquers the Philippines: January 1942-July 1942

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The Axis conquering the Philippines had repercussions throughout all of World War II's major theaters. Find a timeline and photos in this article.

Did Jackie Robinson Really Break Baseball's Color Barrier?

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Jackie Robinson is rightfully lauded for breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947. But there were many unsung players who paved the way.

Can You Name the Historical Figure From a Legendary Fact About Them?

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Earth wouldn't be Earth without the epic people who do things like invent the internet, travel around the world in 80 days and yell, "Eureka!" Learn about the coolest accomplishments in history and try to match these historical figures to the legendary fact.

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