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Slavery Under Another Name: What Were the Black Codes?

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The Emancipation Proclamation may have signified the formal end of slavery. But the newly enacted Black Codes effectively re-enslaved thousands of Black people.

What People Get Wrong About Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott

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Rosa Parks didn't refuse to move from her bus seat because her feet were tired. "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in," she said.

The History of the Affordable Care Act

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The history of the Affordable Care Act is still being written, but we can fill you in on what's happened so far. Learn more about ACA history.

Are Gunshot Detection Systems the Answer to Rising Gun Violence?

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Cities like Chicago are spending millions for high-tech systems that can identify and pinpoint the exact location of a gunshot. But are these systems worth the price tag?

The French Baguette Receives UNESCO World Heritage Status

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The baguette is the most popular bread eaten in France. So it makes sense UNESCO would protect it as an iconic part of the country's cultural heritage.

How much extra gasoline would Americans use if daytime running lights were mandatory?

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Daytime running lights use gas to stay lit when the car is on. Learn how daytime running lights use gas and the amount it takes to power these lights.

5 Things You Should NOT Do After a Car Accident

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After an accident, there are steps you should take to ensure your own safety and the safety of the other driver. What are the things you shouldn't do?

Are teens more likely to die in a car accident than adults?

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You might think more teens die in car accidents in the U.S. than adults. HowStuffWorks digs into the statistics to see if that's true.

Nearly Every English Word Is Trademarked

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How could we run out of trademarked words? It sounds impossible, but it's growing more and more likely.

12 Shocking Punishments For Minor Crimes

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Since the dawn of human civilization, rulers have had to devise punishments for unacceptable behavior. Sincere attempts were occasionally made to ensure that the punishment fit the crime, like the concept of an Eye for an Eye. By contrast, the word "Draconian," attributed to the ruler Draco of ancient Athens around 621 BC, is synonymous [...] The post 12 Shocking Punishments For Minor Crimes appeared first on Goliath.

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