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The New England Vampire Panic Was Very Real and Very Deadly
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In the 1890s, consumption (now called tuberculosis) was ravaging New Englanders. But what caused it? Could it be ... vampires? They exhumed the dead bodies to find out.
Why Is Blackface Controversial? Just Look at Its History
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Blackface, the old practice of using makeup to transform into a caricature of a black person, is still around. Learn about the history of blackface.
How Much do You Know About the World's Megacities?
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Family rural living is a dying way of life everywhere in the world. People are flocking to cities, swelling them in size to the point that they become megacities. How much do you know about the megacities of the Earth?
Hyper-violent 'Squid Game' Creeping Into Kids' Digital Content
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The "Squid Game" series is Netflix's most popular ever. But content from the super-violent show, which is rated TV-MA, is popping up on platforms targeting kids.
Colorful Tibetan Prayer Flags Aim to Convey Blessings Through the Wind
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You've probably seen Tibetan prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, but what do they symbolize and who should hang them?
10 Hidden Costs & Extra Fees To Watch Out For When Leasing a Car
Car companies today are aggressively pushing leases. How many television ads have you seen that exclaim "lease from only $59 a week" or "lease to own for only $139 bi-weekly?" The crux of the car lease ads is that it is cheaper to get into a new vehicle by leasing it than by financing the purchase of [...] The post 10 Hidden Costs & Extra Fees To Watch Out For When Leasing a Car appeared first on Goliath.
Penn Center: A Little-known Haven of the Civil Rights Movement
The Penn Center was critical to the American civil rights movement. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this overlooked piece of history.
What's Mutual Assured Destruction?
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Mutual assured destruction was the principle behind Cold War military strategy. Learn about mutual assured destruction and its violent implications.
See If You Can Name All These Veggies!
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Come on now, don't beet around the bush! We want to get jalapeño business to find out just how well you know the vegetable aisle. Be sure to bring your A-game to this quiz because there's not mushroom for error!
How the Peace Corps Works
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The Peace Corps is a program that provides foreign aid to developing countries. Learn about the Peace Corps and find out how to become a Peace Corps volunteer.