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How Enslaved Elizabeth Freeman, 'Mum Bett,' Sued for Her Freedom and Won
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On Aug 22, 1781, the court ordered that Mum Bett, later known as Elizabeth Freeman, should be emancipated from slavery. She was the first enslaved black woman to sue for her freedom and win.
Lifelike Robo Pets Help Seniors Combat Loneliness
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Robotic companion animals have been proven to reduce stress, anxiety and antipsychotic drug use among older people, especially those with with dementia.
What Is the Oldest Tree in the World?
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In the quest for the title of world's oldest tree, there's some stiff competition, as well as questions surrounding the way we define "oldest."
How Slender Man Works
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This creepy Internet sensation might be just a 21st-century version of folklore. Figure out if Slender Man really drove kids to kill at HowStuffWorks.
Stegosaurus: Body Like a Bus, Tiny Little Brain
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Stegosaurus, an herbivorous dinosaur from 149 million years ago, walked on four legs, had a long, beak-tipped skull, a row of spikes adorning its tail and a pea-sized brain.
7 Pieces of Art That Shook Up the World
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Can a piece of art be so significant that it changes the way the world sees art itself? Clearly, the answer is yes.
Who Was the Mad Trapper of Rat River?
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The Mad Trapper of Rat River probably wasn't a trapper, and he most likely wasn't mad, but who was he and why did he lead the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on one its greatest chases ever?
What Is a Paywall?
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Paywalls are online systems charging visitors to access Web content. Take a look at who is using paywalls, how paywalls work and if they are feasible.
10 Unexpected Reasons Behind Past Batman vs. Superman Battles
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What has pitted heroes Batman and Superman against one another? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article about conflict in the comic books.
10 Things You Probably Don't Know About Queen Victoria
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The Victorian Age gets its reputation for uptight prudishness from her, but there was a lot more to Queen Victoria than you may know.