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Mrs. Cheng: The Most Successful Pirate in History
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HowStuffWorks looks at the career of Mrs. Cheng, aka Ching Shih, a famous female pirate of the 19th century who patrolled the South China Sea.
Massive 'Angel Oak' Has Witnessed 500 Years of South Carolina History
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On Johns Island, South Carolina, stands an oak tree so big and beautiful that people come just to stand under its branches and feel the magic.
The Racial History of the Term 'Grandfathered In'
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While it often evokes the image of a gray-haired, old gentleman let off the hook because of his age, the intention behind the term 'grandfathered' came from origins far more sinister.
What's a prehistoric toolkit and how could it rewrite human history?
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A prehistoric toolkit is a set of tools that early humans utilized. Learn about a prehistoric toolkit in this article from HowStuffWorks.
When Were Guns Invented? A Brief History of Guns
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The first gun was created more than 1,000 years ago, effectively changing warfare - and society - in incomprehensible ways. But do we know who actually made the first firearm?
Quetzalcoatlus: The Largest Flying Creature in Earth's History
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Quetzalcoatlus northropi wasn't just big; it was ginormous! As the largest flying animal yet discovered, Quetzalcoatlus continues to fascinate paleontologists and average people alike.
What the Stuff?!: 4 Mad Royals in History
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Absolute power and mental illness make a strikingly bad combination. Learn about four monarchs who went insane.
The Stanley Cup Trophy Has a Long and Quirky History
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First of all, who is Stanley? Also, why is this trophy so dang big?
The Longest Government Shutdown in American History
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From time to time, the United States federal government experiences a shutdown, reminding the country's citizens just how difficult it is to align federal funding with political power and public policy.
What We Learned From the Deadliest Nightclub Fire in U.S. History
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HowStuffWorks looks at the lessons, including advanced building codes and medical treatments, that endure from Boston's 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire.