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Willie O'Ree's Unsung Story of Breaking the NHL's Color Barrier
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He's been called the "Jackie Robinson of hockey" and yet hardly anybody knows his name. So who is Willie O'Ree and why is he finally getting his due?
Who Rides Passenger Trains in the U.S. These Days?
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In 2015, the U.S. population numbered 320 million, but less than 10 percent of those people rode the rails. So who does?
How the National Security Council Works
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The National Security Council provides advice to the president on intelligence matters and coordinates activities in various government agencies. At least in theory. In reality, each U.S. president has used the council in the way that suits him.
10 Cool Things You Didn't Know About Stephen Hawking
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He was born exactly 300 years after Galileo died. He never won a Nobel Prize, although he was awarded a guest spot on "The Simpsons." What else do you know (or not know) about this acclaimed physicist?
How Political Polling Works
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Almost every day it seems like there is a new poll out tracking the president's performance or some political issue. But who selects the people who respond to these polls? And can you trust the numbers?
How Barbecue Works
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Almost every country in the world has some dish involving meat cooked over the fire. In the U.S., it's called barbecue. Come with us on a mouthwatering-journey through the history, politics and techniques of barbecue.
10 Really Smart People Who Did Really Dumb Things
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Having a Ph.D., four stars on your general's uniform or a seat in the Oval Office won't necessarily stop you from doing things that make others want to whack you on the head with a "how could you?" Here are 10 who should've thought twice.
10 Conspiracy Theories About the JFK Assassination
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Sixty-one percent of Americans think Lee Harvey Oswald did not act alone. Here are 10 conspiracy theories about the JFK assassination.
What's the difference between a flat tax and a fair tax?
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The flat tax and fair tax are two suggestions people have made for reforming the tax code. Learn more about flat tax and fair tax.
What Is a Coup D'Etat, and Is the U.S. 'Coup-proof'?
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Experts say the U.S. government is designed so a coup d'état would be highly unlikely ever to occur. But deep political polarization can precipitate one, so does that mean a coup is marginally more possible?