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All HBCUs Were Established Before 1964

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What do Oprah Winfrey, Spike Lee and Martin Luther King Jr. have in common? All of them graduated from HBCUs, or historically Black colleges and universities. These institutions play a major role in U.S. higher education, especially for Black Americans.

Who's the new richest person in the world?

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Carlos Slim Helu has surpassed Bill Gates as the richest man in the world, according to a recent report. Find out how much Carlos Slim Helu's fortune is worth.

10 Controversial Court Cases

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Controversial court cases can both tear communities apart and shape our history for the better. Take a look at these 10 controversial court cases in the U.S.

How Executive Powers Work

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The powers wielded by the U.S. president have waxed and waned over the years. Learn about executive powers in this article at HowStuffWorks.

How the Cost of Education Works

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How is education funded in the U.S.? Find out how the cost of education works at HowStuffWorks.

Why Didn't Russia Sell Alaska to Canada?

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It made geographical sense for Russia to sell its territory of Alaska to Canada, but it opted to sell it to the U.S. instead. Why was that?

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.

The War of 1812: The White House Burns and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Is Born

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The War of 1812 ended in a stalemate, which enabled the U.S. to escape defeat and grow into a world power. HowStuffWorks looks at this forgotten war.

What Are 'Low-yield' Nuclear Weapons?

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The Trump administration wants to develop a new generation of low-yield nuclear weapons that could be used without launching an all-out nuclear war.

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