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WWII Sparked America's Shark Obsession, Not 'Jaws' or Shark Week

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Decades before Discovery started its wildly successful Shark Week, Americans were transfixed by stories of shark-infested waters.

How the Gettysburg Address Worked

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Why is the Gettysburg Address deemed so important by the American school system? Learn about the meaning behind Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

Was There a Real John Henry?

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The ballad and folktale of John Henry, the tireless railroad worker, is the stuff of American legend. But was John Henry a real person? Find out.

Marigold

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Marigold is an annual flower with a long bloom. American marigolds are tall; French marigolds, or triploids, are more compact. Learn about marigold.

Ultimate Guide to Southern Food

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Southern food is the most unique of American cuisines. Learn all about Southern food and its roots at HowStuffWorks.

Paintings by Mary Cassatt

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Mary Cassatt was one of the few women, and the only American, invited to join the Impressionists. Learn about the life and artwork of Mary Cassatt.

'Y'all' Isn't Just for Southerners Anymore

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Y'all, the contraction of the words "you" and "all," is making its move out of the American South to places as far afield as Australia.

Warding Off the 'Retirement Curse'

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HowStuffWorks finds out why many Americans decline mentally and physically after retirement and how to stop it.

How Former Slave Elizabeth Keckly Shaped 19th-Century Fashion

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The podcast Dressed tells the story of Elizabeth Keckly, early American dress designer, former slave and friend of Mary Todd Lincoln.

Railroads of the 1990s

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Railroads of the 1990s explains the history of American railroads through the 1990s. Learn about the history of railroads of the 1990s.

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