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Do You Know the Most Famous Dates in History?
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We aren't talking about your 10th-grade prom date. Instead, we want to know if you recall the events that changed the entire world. Do you know these famous dates?
How the Ritchie Boys, Secret Refugee Infiltrators, Took on the Nazis
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The Ritchie Boys, many of them Jewish refugees, trained in the U.S. and returned to Europe to help defeat Hitler and the Nazis.
Can You Pass a 1970s Trivia Quiz?
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Once the insanity of the Sixties subsided, the weirdness of the Seventies took hold. It was a strange 10 years of pop culture and politics. What do you remember about the history of the 1970s?
Test Your Knowledge of Presidential Campaign Slogans
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Take our HowStuffWorks quiz on victorious presidential campaign slogans to find what worked.
Crafty Wartime Spies Put Codes Right Into Their Knitting
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Knitting socks and hats for 'our troops' was a time-honored tradition during wartime. But spies found a way to use that innocent pastime to transmit vital information.
Arlington National Cemetery Is Running Out of Space
Arlington National Cemetery is running low on space. HowStuffWorks looks at the iconic cemetery and what it takes to get in.
The Cold-blooded Assassination of Outlaw Jesse James
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How did Jesse James really die and who killed him? HowStuffWorks looks into the story of one of the Wild West's most famous outlaws.
The French Resistance Took Many Forms During WWII
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After the fall of Paris in 1940, French Gen. Charles de Gaulle called for resistance to the Nazis. From military sabotage to civilian clandestine activities, the French answered and resisted mightily.
How Well Do You Remember "Gone With the Wind"?
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"Gone With the Wind" is a memorable film, no doubt. We're guessing that if you're taking this quiz you've seen it once or twice at the very least. However, how well do you remember scenes, lines and small details of this Hollywood classic? Take this quiz to find out!
Could treasure hunters have discovered "Nazi Gold"?
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Treasure hunters think they might have found Nazi gold. Learn about the history of Nazi gold and why treasure hunters think they've found the Amber Room.