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A Portrait of John F. Kennedy, America's Youngest President
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John F. Kennedy was the youngest man elected president of the United States and fourth killed in office. HowStuffWorks looks at JFK's life and death.
How McCarthyism Worked
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McCarthyism is a political ploy that wields accusations and shame without significant evidence. Learn about Joseph McCarthy and his Cold War tactics.
181 Slang Words by Decade: From 'Scram' to 'Slaps'
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Popular slang terms come and go - and sometimes come back again. Here are some of the most popular slang words of the last 100 years, decade by decade.
How Competitive Figure Skating Works
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Competitive figure skating is a sport that requires grace, strength and flexibility. Learn about competitive figure skating from HowStuffWorks.
How Plug-in Hybrid Cars Work
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Plug-in hybrid cars build upon existing hybrid car technology by reducing the use of the gasoline engine. Find out how plug-in hybrid cars differ from standard hybrids.
How is concrete made?
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If you've wondered how is concrete made, this is the article for you. Learn the answer to how is concrete made and what the best concrete recipe is.
Who invented the elevator?
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Like so many other modern conveniences that we take for granted, the history of the elevator is more complicated than it may seem at first glance. Believe it or not, there's some controversy over who invented this commonplace contraption.
HowStuffWorks Newsletter Quiz
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If you took one of our recent newsletter quizzes, you've come to the right place for the answers.
Claude Monet Paintings 1889-1894
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Claude Monet's paintings from 1889 to 1894 display an attention to the landscape. See the Impressionist paintings of Claude Monet, 1889-1894.
Can You Identify the World Capital When Only Shown One Photo of It? Most Fail!
The Eiffel Tower not only represents Paris, but the symbol of the country globally. A symbol which embodies the city of love and a country that not only produces fragrant cheeses but also performed the world's first artificial heart transplant and face transplant. But you already know that! So see how many other world capitals you can recognize!