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Remembering Colin Powell's American Journey
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The distinguished American general was the first Black man to become Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff. He died Oct. 18 at age 84.
7 'Facts' They Got Wrong in School About Christopher Columbus
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Did Christopher Columbus did he really prove the world was round? Did he think he had found a new continent? And how was he perceived back home?
How Plague Works
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You may be familiar with the medieval "Black Plague," but did you know that bouts of plague still break out today? Find out what causes an outbreak, why plague still exists and how the plague has influenced history.
Can You Name All of These Fruits?
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Berries and melons and citrus, oh my! With nearly 2,000 different types of fruits in the world, orange you glad we're only quizzing you on 40 of them? Don't berry your feelings, everything will be just peachy!
How Project HOPE Works
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Project HOPE is an international health aid organization that has saved millions. Learn more about Project HOPE at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify These 40 Plants in 5 Minutes?
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Are you a whiz at guessing greenery? If so, test your knowledge by naming these 40 plants before thyme runs sprout! Discover which plants you know and new ones you might've never herbivore.
How Colonialism Works
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Before World War II, a third of the world's population lived a territory controlled by a colonial power. HowStuffWorks examines colonialism.
What Is Coronavirus?
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There are many types of coronaviruses. But more than a year has passed since a new strain - SARS-CoV-2 - emerged in China and rapidly spread across the globe, infecting more than 90 million and killing more than 2 million. What has - and hasn't - changed since then?
How Circumcision Works
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Circumcision is a common medical practice in many places, but where did the tradition of circumcision even come from? Should we rethink circumcisions?
10 Most Dangerous Places for Shark Attacks
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Dangerous places for shark attacks dot the globe, but some spots rate higher than others. See where the most dangerous places for shark attacks are.