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How the Articles of Confederation Paved the Way for the U.S. Constitution

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The Articles of Confederation were the precursor to the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at how they paved the way for the U.S. system of government.

How a 'War of the Worlds' Radio Broadcast Panicked America

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The 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast on Oct. 30, 1938 is one of the most famous in history, mainly because Americans believed aliens were invading.

Time to Get Gross: The Garbage Pail Kids Quiz

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There was a lot of beautiful stuff going on in the '80s. Then, there were the Garbage Pail Kids. Take a walk down memory lane with this icky quiz.

Did Jackie Robinson Really Break Baseball's Color Barrier?

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Jackie Robinson is rightfully lauded for breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947. But there were many unsung players who paved the way.

5 Failed McDonald's Menu Items

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These 5 failed McDonald's menu items are nasty concoctions that were bad ideas. See 5 failed McDonald's menu items.

10 Gadgets That Really Should Be Obsolete By Now

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Today's next big thing is tomorrow's trash, but there are a few gadgets that simply refuse to pass on. Here are 10 we're ready to eulogize.

10 Ways That Doctors Treated Infections Before Antibiotics

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Scientists are now taking a second look at treatments that were popular before the discovery of antibiotics. Learn all about them at HowStuffWorks.

How NASA Planetary Protection Works

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What if your job were to protect life in the galaxy at all costs? Read about NASA's Planetary Protection program at HowStuffWorks.

14 Best-Selling Books Repeatedly Rejected by Publishers

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Some popular books initially struggled to see the light of day. Learn about 14 best-selling books that were repeatedly rejected by publishers.

How Global Icon Coco Chanel Reinvented Women's Fashion

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She's a symbol for fashion and feminism, and she designed the little black dress. But hanging next to it in her closet were some big skeletons, too.

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