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1936 Singer Le Mans
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The 1936 Singer Le Mans was the final production year of this sleek racing model. Explore the features and history of this collectible automobile.
1947 Kaiser Special
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The 1947 Kaiser Special came at a time when Kaiser-Frazer was trying to compete with the elite Big Three automakers. Learn about this post-war auto.
How Propaganda Works
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Propaganda encompasses a range of deceptive persuasive techniques, from print to broadcast media. Read about propaganda and who uses it.
Is it 'Jury-rigged' or 'Jerry-rigged'?
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When you're holding something together with nothing more than spit and perhaps some duct tape (duck tape?), what is the correct term, jury- or jerry-rigged?
22 Famous Leaders Who Changed History Forever
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You don't have to be a prime minister, civil war general, Nobel Peace Prize laureate or founding father to learn the strengths of famous leaders and better your own life. You can learn a lot from the greatest leaders in history — including what to do and what not to do — and prepare for your time to lead others.
5 Things About Asian American History They Don't Teach in School
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Asian Americans continue to challenge injustice, while mainstream narratives fail to address their history and struggles. Here are five facts to know.
How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines
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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?
Why the Massive Maginot Line Failed to Stop Hitler
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After WWI, the French built a fortress of bunkers at its borders to stop another German invasion. But the Maginot Line has come to have a second meaning as a bad defense strategy.
Disney Is Diving Into the Streaming Wars
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Disney+ launches in November and will give Netflix and other streaming companies a run for their money. HowStuffWorks breaks down the new service.
The Oldest President of the U.S. Is a Repeat Record-holder
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President Joe Biden became the oldest president in U.S. history when he took the oath of office in 2020 at 78 years old. The former senator of Delaware also served as vice president for two consecutive terms of the Obama administration between 2009 and 2017.