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Who was the Swamp Fox?
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The Swamp Fox was a South Carolina military general named Francis Marion. Learn how the Swamp Fox's guerilla war tactics earned him that nickname.
America's Past Presidents Had Some Really Weird Habits
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One former president liked petroleum jelly rubbed all over his head every morning. The Part-Time Genius podcast explores the strange habits of America's presidents.
Aaron Burr: Yes, He Killed Hamilton, But What Else Did He Do?
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Aaron Burr is perhaps best known as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, but what else did this vice president of the United States do?
How the CIA Works
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Despite plenty of Hollywood films about the CIA and its spies, many people still don't know what the agency actually does. Take a look at the history of the CIA.
How Federal Taxes Work
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Federal taxes are somewhat complicated. Learn about how federal taxes work at HowStuffWorks.
How Driverless Cars Will Work
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Driverless cars could help ease traffic congestion, lower pollution and prevent accidents. Learn more about the technology behind driverless cars.
10 Times It Has Rained Something Other Than Water
Frogs! Fish! Birds! A surprising number of things have rained down from the sky besides water. But how?
How the Environment Has Changed Since the First Earth Day 51 Years Ago
It's been 51 years since the first Earth Day, and while progress has been made in some areas, humanity still has had a major impact on the planet.
How a Nuclear Reactor Works
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Over the years, nuclear reactors have been viewed as both a miracle and a menace. How does a nuclear reactor do its job? And what happens when something goes wrong?
How Lemon Laws Work
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How much do you know about Lemon Laws? Nobody wants to be stuck with an automotive lemon. Keep reading to learn about lemon laws.