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Can You Pass This Mexican History Quiz?
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Mexico is a colorful nation with a complicated and violent history. The region has seen the rise and fall of empires and political dynasties spanning centuries. What do you really know about Mexican history?
Civil Rights Icon Fred Gray Honored With Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Martin Luther King Jr. called him "the chief counsel for the protest movement." Gray represented everyone from Rosa Parks to MLK. Now he's getting the U.S.'s highest civilian honor.
How Much do you Really Know About the Green Bay Packers?
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Led by a slew of professional football greats, the Packers routinely dominate the NFL. How much do you know about this unique group of gridiron gladiators?
What's the World's Tallest Building?
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In the last few decades, there's been a sort of arms race to build ever-taller skyscrapers. Which seven currently rank as the world's tallest buildings?
Meet the Man Who Invented Cool Whip, Tang and Pop Rocks
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The 20th century would have been very different without the contributions of General Foods chemist William A. Mitchell, who tapped into the American appetite for convenience and novelty.
5 Halloween Myths That Will Not Die
Checking your kids' candy for poison? Locking up your black cat so it doesn't get snagged by a Satanist? You can relax after finding out the real stories behind these urban legends.
How to Stimulate a Child's Mind
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If you stimulate a child's mind, he or she will grow up to be engaged and excited about the world. Learn how to bring out the best in a child.
How IPOs Work
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Initial public offerings have been around for centuries - every company with shares that are publicly traded on the stock market had an IPO at one point. Find out what an IPO is and how it makes people rich.
How the U.S. Secret Service Works
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The Secret Service has two main missions: protecting the president and combating counterfeiting. Learn the secrets of the Secret Service at HowStuffWorks.
10 Diseases Named After People
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Some scientists get the recognition they deserve - in the names of diseases they found. Learn about 10 diseases named after people at HowStuffWorks.