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How Did Helen Keller Fly a Plane in 1946?
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Helen Keller accomplished a lot in her lifetime. Despite becoming deaf-blind at 18 months of age, she authored multiple books, engaged in outspoken activism and gave lectures around the world. But did Helen Keller fly a plane?
The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes
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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.
Loving v. Virginia: The Landmark Case That Legalized Interracial Marriage in the U.S.
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Richard and Mildred Loving's marriage led to the Supreme Court's 1967 decision to ban anti-miscegenation laws. Learn about the case at HowStuffWorks.
More Proof Neanderthals Weren't Stupid: They Made Their Own String
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We make a big deal about modern humans being smarter than Neanderthals, but, really, are we?
Capitalize This! The State Capitals Quiz
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Every state has a capital city, which houses the government where all the legislative action happens. How much do you know about these capitals?
Aborigine Pictures
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Aborigine Pictures will teach you about the world's oldest continuous culture. Learn more about Aboriginal culture with Aborigine Pictures.
I AM GROOT! The Marvel Cinematic Universe Quiz
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Marvel has released 23 films in its cinematic universe so far. See how much of Marvel fan you really are with this quiz.
Methuselah Lived Nearly 1,000 Years, According to the Bible
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Today, we're diving into the legendary figure of Methuselah, the oldest person recorded in human history. Mentioned in the Bible as living 969 years, Methuselah is often seen as a symbol of longevity and divine mystery. But what makes him so significant in religious tradition?
How Volunteer Armies Works
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Volunteer armies face a number of recruitment challenges. Learn how volunteer armies operate and how they differ from conscripted armies.
How the United Nations Works
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The world looks to the United Nations for guidance on important international matters. Find out what goes on inside the United Nations and what role it really plays in international politics.