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Top 5 Feminist Movements
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Feminist movements aren't all about bra-burning; they're serious efforts to change the way we think about gender equality. Read about five feminist movements.
Why Do We Have Middle Names?
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The modern tradition of using a middle name most likely began in the Middle Ages. HowStuffWorks checks out the history of the middle moniker.
10 False History 'Facts' Everyone Knows
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Lots of great stories from history we learned in school are just plain wrong. Here are 10 false history facts from HowStuffWorks.
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.
Corporal Punishment Continues in U.S. Schools, Despite Its Ineffectiveness
In the 2013-14 school year, 109,000 students faced corporal punishment. Learn about the use of spankings as discipline in school at HowStuffWorks Now.
5 Cool Things the Women Who Inspired 'Hidden Figures' Accomplished
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A team of black mathematicians ran the numbers at NASA during the Space Race. Learn more about the women behind 'Hidden Figures' at HowStuffWorks Now.
If We Give You a Capital, Can You Give Us the Right State?
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These are the cities where state governments reside, laws are passed, and the future of a state gets determined. Sure, some of them might sound familiar, but do you know in which state each of these capitals can be found?
Can You Pass This Baby Boomer Trivia Quiz?
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They're the generation that gets down to business, but they also know how to have a good time! Think you know all about them? Take the quiz to see if you do!
What Is Morse Code? How It Works and Still Lives On
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The heyday for Morse code is primarily over, but this communication method using dots and dashes still has its place in our digital world.
King of the 'Hill Street' Quiz: How Much Do You Know About TV Icon Steven Bochco?
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Take our HowStuffWorks quiz to learn more about Steven Bochco, creator of 'Hill Street Blues,' 'L.A. Law' and other groundbreaking TV dramas.