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Spotted Horses Aren't All Appaloosas, and All Appaloosas Aren't Spotted

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It's not the spots, but the mutation of a certain gene, that makes a horse an Appaloosa.

Test Your Knowledge: Defensive Military Tactics

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In an armed conflict, sometimes your best course of action is to defend a stronghold instead of going on the offensive. How much do you know about defensive military tactics? Take this quiz to find out!

Contextualizing the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Sometimes, history can seem to pivot on a single event. While the underlying causes were numerous, historians generally accept that the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the most significant single inciting act of World War I.

Posse Comitatus: The 140-Year-Old Law That Affects U.S. Troops at the Border

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Posse comitatus is an idea and a U.S. law that leaves law enforcement to local authorities, not the feds. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

Doodle a Yankee: The July 4th Quiz

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It's time to show off your independence! And your patriotic knowledge about the Declaration of Independence, fireworks and hot dogs. Let's hear it for more pomp and less circumstance!

How Relief Wells Work

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Relief wells are used to prevent and stop dangerous oil flows. Learn about relief wells and how relief wells are drilled.

25 of the World's Longest-reigning Monarchs

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From Athelstan, who held off the Viking invaders of Britain, to Sobhuza, the longest-serving king of Eswatni (formerly Swaziland), here are 25 of the world's longest-serving monarchs.

How The Citadel Works

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The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, is a college that differs from many others. Learn about The Citadel and the education it offers.

How Controlled Detonations Work

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It's a delicate, hair-raising business that usually ends in triumph, but can, in certain circumstances, end in tragedy. Welcome to the world of a bomb squad technician. It's explosive.

How Motion-powered Electronics Work

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Motion-powered electronics are discussed in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about motion-powered electronics.

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