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The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom

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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.

Goodbye Columbus — Hello Indigenous Peoples Day

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More states are replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. What's prompted the switch and how you do celebrate it?

How the Necco Wafer Has Lasted This Long

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These colorful, chalk-like wafers hit the market in 1847. But they certainly aren't the most flavorful of treats. So why are they the classic candy we love to hate?

The Humble History of Pumpkin Pie

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It's a pie. Filled with squash. Who in the world decided that was a good idea? HowStuffWorks slices and dices the history of the pumpkin pie.

Arrival of European Breeds Wiped Out Native American Dogs

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Ancient American dogs were almost completely wiped out when the Europeans arrived. HowStuffWorks looks at the lasting legacy they did leave behind.

What If the Earth Had Two Moons?

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Tons of planets have more than one moon. Heck, Jupiter and Saturn have more than 50 each, and they seem to be doing just fine. So why is it that the idea of a second moon for Earth has scientists throwing up red flags?

Middle School Survival Guide

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This middle school survival guide will help parents and kids alike. Learn about the challenges ahead in the middle school survival guide at HowStuffWorks Family.

How Alchemy Paved the Way for Chemistry

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Alchemy may seem like a cousin to witchcraft but in reality it was the forerunner of modern chemistry.

Changing the Guard Is More Than Pomp and Circumstance

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While it's technically a glorified shift change, the British monarchy's Changing the Guard ceremony is steeped in history. HowStuffWorks explains.

Artist Stephen Wiltshire Draws Entire Cities From Memory

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Stephen Wiltshire is a British autistic savant who draws entire cityscapes, in pen, entirely from memory. HowStuffWorks catches up for a conversation.

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