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Chautauqua Has Promoted Free Speech and Learning for Nearly 150 Years

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The Chautauqua Institution, where Salman Rushdie was attacked Aug. 12, 2022, was founded nearly 150 years ago to promote the free exchange of ideas and learning to benefit individuals and society.

Do You Belong in America or Europe?

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Some people are better suited to the rugged frontiers of America, and others to the gentler climes of Europe's cuddlier society. Which place best suits you? Take this quiz to find out!

When Were Guns Invented? A Brief History of Guns

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The first gun was created more than 1,000 years ago, effectively changing warfare - and society - in incomprehensible ways. But do we know who actually made the first firearm?

How Sophisticated Are You?

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Our world has started to blur the lines of refined and cultured behavior, but society still has rules for polite behavior. Take this quiz to find out how sophisticated you really are.

How Guns Work: Learn the Parts of a Gun

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Guns permeate society -- police officers carry them, wars are fought with them, normal citizens own them. These articles will show you how different types of guns function from trigger to barrel.

Can You Tell Us the First Names of These U.S. Presidents?

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Everybody's heard of Obama, Trump, Madison and Jackson, but do you know their first names? Presidential names range from Rutherford to John and cover centuries of society's trends. Can you match these first names to the U.S. president?

10 Types of Swords for All Sorts of Circumstances

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Swords have served as tools of war, status symbols and ceremonial items across various cultures and historical periods. From medieval Europe to feudal Japan, the types of swords reflect the combat styles, technological advancements and cultural identity of the societies that wielded them.

Why do we lie?

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We don't admit to breaking up with someone because of his looks, or that we've read our boss's private e-mails. We answer "fine" when someone asks how we are, even if we're not fine at all. Why is polite society all about the big fib?

Rosacea Overview

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Rosacea is a common skin problem. Learn more about how rosacea works at HowStuffWorks.

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