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How a Teenage Sacagawea Guided the Lewis and Clark Expedition Into Immortality
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Sacagawea, at around 16 or 17, guided the Lewis and Clark expedition thousands of miles from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean, and became a legend.
Was the White House Really Trashed at Andrew Jackson's First Inauguration?
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For almost two centuries, Andrew Jackson's inauguration blowout has been cited as the wildest party ever thrown at the White House. But should we take that depiction with a grain of salt?
Female-only Rebelle Rally Teaches More Than Just Navigation
HowStuffWorks tagged along during the 2018 Rebelle Rally to see what the women-only rally is all about. We learned it's way more than just navigation.
Why Were So Many Prehistoric Animals So Big?
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A lot of prehistoric animals were massive, but do we really know why? And is there a larger animal roaming the planet today?
10 Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe While on Vacation
Are you wondering about keeping your house safe while on vacation? Get these 10 tips for keeping your house safe while on vacation.
5 Inherited Skin Problems
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These 5 inherited skin problems are rare genetic disorders affecting the largest organ. Learn about 5 inherited skin problems.
Why the Corn Snake Is the Perfect Pet For Reptile Enthusiasts
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These modern rat snakes have an affinity for barns (and the rodents that live in them). But the myriad of colors makes them a reptile hobbyist's dream.
Why the Ghost of Andrew Jackson Haunts the Modern U.S. Presidency
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Andrew Jackson seems to resonate particularly with Donald Trump. HowStuffWorks looks at what the two presidents have in common and where they differ.
Henna Tattoos: The History of an Ancient Art
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Henna tattoos seem to be everywhere and all the rage, but the rich tradition behind this beautiful form of body art began as a wedding staple in ancient India.
Chairman Mao Zedong Used Death and Destruction to Create a New China
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Chairman Mao is one of history's worst despots, having murdered millions of Chinese during his communist reign. So why is he also still revered by many in that country?