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How a Teenage Sacagawea Guided the Lewis and Clark Expedition Into Immortality
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Sacagawea, at around 16 or 17, guided the Lewis and Clark expedition thousands of miles from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean, and became a legend.
181 Slang Words by Decade: From 'Scram' to 'Slaps'
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Popular slang terms come and go - and sometimes come back again. Here are some of the most popular slang words of the last 100 years, decade by decade.
What Is Anthropology? A Look at How Humans Study Each Other
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Anthropologists specialize in, well, us. But studying humankind doesn't mean you have to hole up in a library or laboratory. Take a peek at this article to learn more about the dynamic, enriching field of anthropology.
How Music Clouds Work
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Thanks to music clouds, you can access enormous libraries of music virtually anywhere you can get Internet access. Learn all about music clouds.
How Well Do You Remember Selena?
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When you think of Selena do you start craving Tejano music or do you think about the talented "Mexican Madonna"and the tragedy that ended her young life? Either way, this quiz will remind you of the joys of her life and music. Take it now!
The Musicians of the 1940s Quiz
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Familiar with musicians of the 1940s? There were singers, instrumentalists, big band leaders, even actors and comedians who were also brilliant musical performers during that hip and happening decade. If you're cool with all that jazz, take a swing at this quiz!
How Your Brain Works
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Every animal you can think of -- mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians -- all have brains. But the human brain is unique. It gives us the power to think, plan, speak and imagine.
How Missionaries Work
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Missionaries have a complex and controversial history. Read this article to learn how missionaries have performed their work over the centuries.
How DVDs Work
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Learn about DVD technology, DVD storage and DVD features. Explore how DVDs work.
10 Native American Music Traditions
Some Native Americans maintain traditions in which music plays a central role. Check out 10 Native American music traditions at HowStuffWorks.