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Mitsuye Endo: The Woman Who Took Down Executive Order 9066
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Mitsuye Endo was the plaintiff in the landmark lawsuit that led to the closing of the U.S. Japanese internment camps. HowStuffWorks tells her story.
Can You Guess the Fast Food Restaurant From a Hint?
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Have you been paying more attention to the food than the place it comes out of? Can you tell us which fast food restaurant or chain we're talking about if we give you a hint?
The 'I Love Lucy' Quiz
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The "I Love Lucy" show cemented Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz as cultural icons for the ages. Many know about the famous chocolate and "Vitameatavegamin" episodes but there's plenty of fun facts that aren't popular knowledge. Are you a Lucy fanatic? Take this quiz to discover how much you know about the beloved sitcom!
Fact or Fiction: Hollywood vs. History
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Did you learn most of your history from the silver screen? If so, you might want to fact-check a few things. Test your real history knowledge by separating the real story from cinema inaccuracies.
There Are Thousands of Sci-Fi Movies — We'll Be Impressed If You Can Name 40!
Do you crave the adventure of a galaxy far, far away? Do you fear the aliens with names you can't say? Do you want to go on a trek through the stars today? If you consider yourself a true sci-fi fan, it's time to boldly go where no one has gone before right into this quiz!
How MLK Influenced the Direction of 'Star Trek'
Actress Nichelle Nichols was about to quit "Star Trek" until none other than Dr. Martin Luther King persuaded her to stay.
This Ancient Secret for Making Tacos Nutritious and Safe Is Still Used Today
What is nixtamalization? Learn all about this ancient process at HowStuffWorks Now.
Who Invented the Sandwich?
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Everyone knows what a sandwich is. Most may even know how the snack got its name. But did you know who invented it? That's a tougher question to answer.
How Electronic Language Translators Work
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An electronic language translator can come in handy in your adventures abroad. Learn how electronic language translators work.
4 'Commonwealth' States: Merely a Symbolic Commitment
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The term "commonwealth states" refers to a specific political status that four states in the United States use. These states retain the same powers and privileges as all other U.S. states, but their choice to use commonwealth reflects their history, values and governance.