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Arnold Palmer
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Arnold Palmer transcended his sport and became a national folk hero. Learn how Arnold Palmer popularized golf in the United States.
Chernobyl's Elephant's Foot Is a Toxic Mass of Corium
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The lava-like material that formed after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is a deadly example of corium, a hazardous material created only after core meltdowns. Five minutes next to it can kill a human.
Why Do People Make New Year's Resolutions?
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Why do people make New Year's resolutions? Find out where this tradition came from and why people continue to make New Year's resolutions.
How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day
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Though it's been around for more than 150 years, Juneteenth was still a mystery to many. But now, it's the newest federal holiday in the U.S.A.
Explorer Daniel Boone Blazed a Trail to the American West
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Forget the coonskin cap. Daniel Boone didn't wear one. But he did inspire a TV show, live with (and fight) Indians and help establish Kentucky as the 14th colony.
Can You Pass This American General Knowledge Quiz?
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The Declaration of Independence may have created the United States of America. However, U.S. history consists of more than the Founding Fathers. Find out if you need to retake a U.S. History class with this quiz!
Remembering Bayard Rustin, Civil Rights Leader and Gay Activist
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Bayard Rustin fought racism all his life as a civil rights activist, friend of Martin Luther King Jr. and organizer of the March on Washington.
How much power does the world consume?
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World power consumption is dominated by the world's richest countries. Learn about world power consumption and find out how much power the world consumes.
20 Home Remedies for Belching
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Belching is the result of swallowing too much air. Discover how you can use safe home remedies to reduce this potentially embarrassing condition.
5 Home Remedies for Prostate Problems
Learn about home remedies you can use to ease prostate problems -- an enlarged prostate can create difficulties with urination and weaken the bladder.