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How Former Slave Elizabeth Keckly Shaped 19th-Century Fashion
The podcast Dressed tells the story of Elizabeth Keckly, early American dress designer, former slave and friend of Mary Todd Lincoln.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Marie Antoinette
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How much do you know about Marie Antoinette? HowStuffWorks Now gives you five facts about the misunderstood French queen on her birthday.
Why Is a Town in Brazil Celebrating the U.S. Confederacy?
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The podcast Part-Time Genius asks which places exemplify American cultures outside the U.S. - and how America acquired its overseas territories.
The Surprising Reason Why Vanilla Is So Expensive
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Vanilla is probably the most popular flavoring out there, but most of what we consume is the imitation variety as the real extract is so pricey.
The Cozy Icelandic Christmas Tradition You'll Want to Steal
HowStuffWorks learns about the Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóð or the Christmas Book Flood. Iceland is the most book-loving country in the world.
Breakfast Quiz
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Eating a morning meal helps keep us healthy, both mentally and physically. But other than the fact that you're supposed to eat breakfast, what else do you know about it? Take this quiz to test your eggspertise. (Oh, come on -- we simply couldn't pass up that pun!)
Where did the legend of Bloody Mary come from?
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The 'Bloody Mary' ritual causes a ghastly apparition to materialize in a darkened room. Where did the Bloody Mary legend come from? Find out.
The Evolution of Dictaphones: A Comprehensive History
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The Revolutionary Recording Device That Changed the Way We Work - Dictaphone. Learn about the history, design, and benefits of dictaphone.
The World's Shortest War Lasted Just 38 Minutes
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The Anglo-Zanzibar War lasted less than an hour, involving two countries very unevenly matched. But what was the conflict about?
Can You Name All 50 Famous Paintings In This Quiz?
Do you remember art history from school? Are you the type of person who loves to spend all day at museums? If so, this is the quiz for you! Test your knowledge and see if you can identify all 50 famous paintings.