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What Does 'Treason' Actually Mean?
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Though treason is the only crime mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, few know what the word actually means and fewer still have ever been indicted for it.
Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?
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Why do we celebrate Labor Day, and why is it on the first Monday in September?
Could you dig a hole all the way to the Earth's mantle?
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Have you ever read "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and wondered if it were possible to do it? Well, scientists are in the process of giving it their best shot. How hard is it to dig a hole this deep, and what might they find?
How the Dawes Act Stole 90 Million Acres of Native American Land
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An alliance between well-meaning social reformers and land-hungry farmers resulted in a federal act that caused Native Americans to lose millions of acres of land they had once owned.
Was Lyme Disease Created as a Bioweapon?
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Maybe it's mistrust of the U.S. government and health-related industries, as well as Lyme's insidious nature, that makes this idea catnip for conspiracy theories. But what's the truth?
How the Peter Principle Works
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The Peter Principle is the idea that in business, people are promoted into jobs with duties they cannot fulfill. Find out how the Peter Principle works.
How to Care For Antique Books
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Need to know how to care for antique books? Learning about caring for antique books at TLC Family.
Which Is More Dangerous: Motorcycles or Cars?
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The CarStuff guys discuss how motorcycles measure up to cars on safety and explain how motorcycles are becoming safer, too.
Aristides de Sousa Mendes Saved Thousands From Holocaust, But Lost All
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HowStuffWorks looks at the story of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese diplomat who lost everything saving thousands during the Holocaust.
Are working mothers happier?
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Are working mothers happier? Find out what research suggests about the effects a career can have on a mother's happiness.