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Why Not All Insurrections in the U.S. Are the Same

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For enslaved Americans, insurrection was often the only path to freedom. Are we misusing the term today?

Rube Goldberg: The Man Behind the Ingenious Contraptions

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Rube Goldberg, an American cartoonist, became famous for illustrating whimsical, overly complex machines designed to perform simple tasks, now known as Rube Goldberg machines.

Top 10 Things That Women Invented

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By the end of the 20th century, female inventors held 10 percent of all patents, a disparity indicating the hurdles women faced in receiving credit for their ideas. The inventors on this list overcame those obstacles.

How Public Schools Work

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Public schools educate about 50 million students a year. A look at costs, challenges, magnet and charter schools and teacher quality.

How Super PACs Work

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Super PACs are a controversial new development in the United States system of elections and campaign finance. Read about the development and influence of Super PACs at HowStuffWorks.

How Crayons Work

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Crayons are steeped in the artwork of our childhoods. How did these popular little sticks of color actually come about? Find out from HowStuffWorks.

5 Major Rule Changes in the History of Baseball

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What are some of the major rule changes in the history of baseball? Learn about the major rule changes in the history of baseball at HowStuffWorks.

How Stoicism Works

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Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy that is now enjoying a renaissance. Find out How Stoicism Works at HowStuffWorks.

Hops: Herbal Remedies

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Known for their role in brewing beer, hops are also used in herbal remedies. Learn how hops can aid digestion and relieve anxiety and insomnia.

Paul Berg

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Berg, Paul (1926-), an American biochemist and molecular biologist, has been at the forefront of genetic engineering, both as an inventor of a pioneering procedure and as an advocate concerned about the risks of genetic research.

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