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Why the Stamp Act Was Reviled in the American Colonies
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The British imposition of the Stamp Act in 1765 drew street demonstrations against the new law in the American colonies, resulting in its eventual repeal.
Water Is Free. Why Do Americans Spend Billions on the Bottled Stuff?
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In 2017, bottled water surpassed soda as America's favorite drink and the trend continues. How did water become a multi-billion-dollar business?
Tsar Bomba: The Most Powerful Nuclear Weapon Ever Built
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In 1961, the Soviet Union detonated the Tsar Bomba, still the biggest, most powerful nuclear bomb ever built. One of the cameramen who recorded the event said it sounded "as if the Earth has been killed."
Can You Name All These Sodas If We Blur Their Logos?
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Do you think you know your soda logos by heart? If you can make out the difference between a blurred red and blue Pepsi logo compared to an RC Cola logo, then this is the quiz for you!
Why don't we live underground?
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To live underground takes some serious planning: We've adapted to sunlight and air on the surface. Learn how to live underground and why it matters.
Can You Guess if This Historical Story Is Fact or Fiction?
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Is it for real or a fraud? Dive into history with these popular stories and myths. Do you know which is a contender and which is a pretender? Test your recall with this "fact vs. fiction" quiz!
Can You Identify These Sexy Classic Cars?
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Try not to just gawk at these car beauties - conjure up their right names! You've probably seen this selection of sexy autos before. Here's another chance to muster up the courage to learn their labels. Let the introductions begin!
7 Atrocities Soviet Dictator Joseph Stalin Committed
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Joseph Stalin ruled the Soviet Union through force, fear mongering and absolute tyranny. HowStuffWorks looks at seven of his worst acts of cruelty.
NASA and SpaceX Set to Make History With Manned Space Launch
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For the first time since 2011, NASA will launch astronauts into space from U.S. soil. It will also be the first time ever a private company will get them there.
Who designed and built the first hybrid car?
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The first hybrid car was built much earlier than you might expect. Read up on the history of the first hybrid car models in this article.