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Which Native American Nations Were the 'Five Civilized Tribes'?
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In the 19th century, five Native American nations were given this title by the U.S. government because they adopted some of the practices of European Americans.
How Safety Coffins Eased Grave Fears of Premature Burial
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"Safety coffins" were tricked-out caskets that provided a way for prematurely buried people to escape from 6 feet under, back when this fear was sometimes a frightening reality.
Hidden History on Two Wheels: The Story of Bessie Stringfield
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She was the first woman to ride solo on a motorcycle across the United States, and was known as the 'Motorcycle Queen of Miami.' And that's just the beginning of her story.
How the Boston Massacre Fanned the Flames of a Revolution
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The Boston Massacre didn't start the American Revolution. But what role did the March 5, 1770, protest play? HowStuffWorks looks at the history.
How did a shipwreck double the size of the United States?
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The El Cazador shipwreck took with it the money that was to buy the Louisiana territory for Mexico. Find out more about the El Cazador shipwreck.
Were the American colonists drugged during the Salem witchcraft trial?
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The Salem witchcraft trials were some of the darkest events in all of American history. Learn about the Salem witchcraft trials.
The French and Indian War Was the First 'Real' World War
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The French and Indian War was not the French against the 'Indians,' but a massive land grab that indirectly led to the American Revolution.
7 Reasons Catherine the Great Was So Great
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Her legacy has been reduced to tales of horses and sordid affairs, but the real story of Russia's longest reigning female leader is truly fascinating.
Epidemiologists Are the 'Disease Detectives' Protecting Public Health
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Who do you call when there's a new disease outbreak? An epidemiologist. These disease detectives investigate the who, what, why, when and where of epidemics worldwide.
10 Health and Beauty Questions for Dr. Oz
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, co-author of books like "YOU: Staying Young" has turned his focus to beauty. Learn what the "YOU: Being Beautiful" writer has to say.