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Civil Rights Icon Fred Gray Honored With Presidential Medal of Freedom

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Martin Luther King Jr. called him "the chief counsel for the protest movement." Gray represented everyone from Rosa Parks to MLK. Now he's getting the U.S.'s highest civilian honor.

How the Nuclear Arms Race Works

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The nuclear arms race was a frantic era in which several nations tested nuclear technology and stockpiled warheads. Read about the nuclear arms race.

4 'Commonwealth' States: Merely a Symbolic Commitment

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The term "commonwealth states" refers to a specific political status that four states in the United States use. These states retain the same powers and privileges as all other U.S. states, but their choice to use commonwealth reflects their history, values and governance.

Will the 2020 Census Count the LGBTQ Community?

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The U.S. LGBTQ community wants to be counted in the 2020 Census. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about why the Census may not track sexual orientation.

Could You Pass Your Kid's Middle School Fitness Test?

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They're probably the bane of your middle school memories. So why do we still subject kids to physical fitness tests? HowStuffWorks investigates.

10 Automotive Companies That Failed

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They say nothing lasts forever, and that is certainly true in the case of the highly competitive automotive industry. While today we have the Big Three U.S. automakers in Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler, there have, in fact, been hundreds of automotive manufacturers in the U.S. over the last century. Sadly, many of the [...] The post 10 Automotive Companies That Failed appeared first on Goliath.

Supply Chain 101: What Happens When Our Food Supply Is Disrupted by a Pandemic?

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The U.S. food supply chain has been rocked by the coronavirus pandemic, but so far, it's still functioning. How long will that last?

How Independent Voters Work

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Independent voters do not align with one of the two major political parties in the U.S. Learn about independent voters and their politics.

8 Most Expensive Things in the World, From Parking to Palaces

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If money was no problem, how much would you spend on a car, painting or house? We've got the items with the biggest price tags here.

9 Celebrity Deaths That Have Never Been Solved

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A fair number of celebrities, whether actors, athletes, or socialites, have met strange and tragic ends over the years. While the majority of these deaths have been resolved through the court system, many of the more bizarre cases have remained unsolved - making them perfect fodder for gossip magazines, investigative news shows, and public speculation. The mystery [...] The post 9 Celebrity Deaths That Have Never Been Solved appeared first on Goliath.

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