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How Much Do You Know About Trains?
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Trains are one of the most common forms of transportation in the world, with millions of people riding them each year. Do you actually know anything about them, though? Find out with this quiz!
Dionysus Was the Greek God With a Dual Personality
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With two sides to his personality, Dionysus represents joy, ecstasy and merriment, but also brutal and blinding rage, representing the dual effects of overindulgence.
What is the history of the remote control?
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These days, remote controls seem to, well, control our lives. Most people tend to have piles of them strewn about their living rooms. But where did this ubiquitous technology come from? Where is it headed?
Christmas Songs
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Christmas songs range from traditional carols to fun secular music. Get lyrics and free, printable sheet music for your favorite Christmas songs here.
How Remote File Access Works
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Remote file access lets you access your files anywhere, anytime, as long as you're connected to the Internet. Read more about remote file access.
Was the White House Really Trashed at Andrew Jackson's First Inauguration?
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For almost two centuries, Andrew Jackson's inauguration blowout has been cited as the wildest party ever thrown at the White House. But should we take that depiction with a grain of salt?
How the Gettysburg Address Worked
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Why is the Gettysburg Address deemed so important by the American school system? Learn about the meaning behind Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
How the Vikings Worked
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The Vikings, we may think, were bloodthirsty pillagers in horned helmets. While Vikings did plunder, they also did great things -- and in different headgear.
How Minor League Baseball Teams Work
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Almost every Major League Baseball player was groomed in the Minor League. Go behind the scenes with the Durham Bulls to find out all about the Minors!
How Strikes Work
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Strikes affect the balance of power between corporations and workers. Learn about strikes and find out how employee strike demands are negotiated.