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Harriet Tubman's Life and Impact on the Underground Railroad
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Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. But she was so much more. HowStuffWorks looks at this American legend.
Black Loyalists Fought for Their Freedom During the American Revolution
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During America's War for Independence, the British promised enslaved Africans their freedom if they'd join their side. Thousands signed up. What happened next?
10 Eccentric Homes With Hidden Passageways
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Eccentric homes with hidden passageways aren't confined to detective novels. Learn about these five eccentric homes and what makes them so weird.
9 Little-known Nuggets About Honest Abe
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President Abraham Lincoln was known for ending the Civil War and slavery, and his famous Gettysburg speech. Here are some lesser-known facts about him.
Black Men Were Cowboys Before It Was Cool
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In the early 18th century, Black cowboys were the only cowboys in the West. That's because white men didn't want to do the work. We're telling their story.
How Camera Flashes Work
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A camera flash seems like a pretty basic device, but there's actually some interesting circuitry at work. Find out how a flash charges up and see exactly what happens the instant it goes off.
Molasses: The Sticky Story of a Dark and Syrupy Sweetener
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The wonderfully thick, dark syrup called molasses has been used in cooking for centuries and is still prized around the world today for its smokey sweetness.
Penn Center: A Little-known Haven of the Civil Rights Movement
The Penn Center was critical to the American civil rights movement. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this overlooked piece of history.
Why the Ghost of Andrew Jackson Haunts the Modern U.S. Presidency
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Andrew Jackson seems to resonate particularly with Donald Trump. HowStuffWorks looks at what the two presidents have in common and where they differ.
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.