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10 Types of Insulation
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Most of us know that a house must have a well-insulated building envelope to be structurally sound. But we may not know how important this shell really is. These are 10 types of insulation that can protect your home.
What was the 20th century's first genocide?
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What was the 20th century's first genocide? Read about what may have been the first genocide of the 1900s: the Herero and Namaqua people.
10 Classic Father-daughter Dance Songs
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These 10 classic father-daughter dance songs work well with even the most formal or casual weddings. Check out 10 classic father-daughter wedding dance songs.
Aristides de Sousa Mendes Saved Thousands From Holocaust, But Lost All
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HowStuffWorks looks at the story of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese diplomat who lost everything saving thousands during the Holocaust.
Eugenics Overshadows the Legacy of Scientific Genius Francis Galton
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Francis Galton did pioneering work in meteorology, psychology, statistics and biometrics. But today he is mainly remembered for promoting eugenics.
Why John Adams Despised Being Vice President
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John Adams despised his role as the first vice president of the U.S. But the function of the VP has changed, and Adams played a huge part in that.
How Cesar Chavez United Thousands of Farmworkers and Became a Civil Rights Icon
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Cesar Chavez was able to do something nobody before him could - organize farmworkers through nonviolent resistance. We look at his life and legacy.
What Are the Books of the Bible in Order? Who Chose Them?
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The books that make up the Bible were written over a span of 1,000 years. During that time, many other religious writings were also produced. So, who decided which would be part of the Bible and which would be left out?
Can the Feds Close State Borders to Stop COVID-19?
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Some legal experts say the U.S. government can't close state borders or quarantine entire cities to stop the coronavirus from spreading. Others disagree.
10 Wacky Birthday Superstitions
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Make a wish as you blow out your birthday candles, and it might just come true. Learn 10 more wacky birthday superstitions at HowStuffWorks.