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Japanese Kamikazes: Heroic or Horrifying?

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Toward the end of World War II, the Japanese were desperate and turned to the ultimate death squad, suicide bombers. Were these men heroes or horrible war criminals?

Against Crazy Odds, Simon Bolivar Liberated Six Countries in South America

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BolĂ­var was the catalyst and cult of personality behind the 19th-century liberation movement that won independence for six Latin American nations.

5 Events in Hispanic History You Never Learned in School

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Hispanics have contributed to American history since Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus stepped foot in the New World. Here are five events to know.

The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought

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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?

5 Causes of the Great Depression: Could It Happen Again?

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Many of the factors that contributed to the Great Depression still pose economic risks today. HowStuffWorks looks at five of them.

How Discretionary Income Works

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Discretionary income is extra money don't need to spend, but it's used to monitor the economy. Learn more about discretionary income at HowStuffWorks.

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.

A Portrait of Jimmy Carter, America's Oldest Living President Ever

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Jimmy Carter, who turns 98 this year, isn't considered one of America's best presidents. But his legacy after the leaving White House is undeniable.

The Order of Assassins Was Very Real and Very Deadly

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The Nizari Ismaili were some of the most feared assassins in the turbulent medieval Middle East. They used secret techniques to survive against enemies with bigger armies. That is until they finally met their match.

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