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How Enslaved Elizabeth Freeman, 'Mum Bett,' Sued for Her Freedom and Won
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On Aug 22, 1781, the court ordered that Mum Bett, later known as Elizabeth Freeman, should be emancipated from slavery. She was the first enslaved black woman to sue for her freedom and win.
What to Do if Your Vote Is Challenged on Election Day
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The midterm election is just days away. Head to the polls prepared so you know your vote will count.
What Is Aimster?
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Aimster is a file-sharing program that lets users have complete control over their files. This AOL program can also hook up with your IM friends.
How Dogfighting Works
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Dogfighting is a $500 million industry and has been associated with famous rappers and athletes, such as Michael Vick. Read more about dogfighting.
10 Questions to Ask a Prospective Contractor
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Questions to ask a contractor could be limitless, but there are ten you must ask. Find out what the ten questions to ask a contractor are.
How Repo Trucks Work
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Professional repo men use specialized repo trucks that can hookup a car and drive off in about 10 seconds. Find out how repo trucks work in this article.
How Police Chases Work
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Learn how police officers train for pursuit driving, what equipment they use and what techniques give them an edge over fleeing criminals.
How Medically Assisted Suicide Works
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Medically assisted suicide is a polarizing topic. Let's look at the pros and cons of this very difficult issue at HowStuffWorks.
10 Reasons a Car Might Have a Salvage Title
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What are 10 reasons a car might have a salvage title? Learn about 10 common reasons that a car might have a salvage title at HowStuffWorks.
How to Become a Locksmith
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Do you know how to become a locksmith? Find out how to become a locksmith in this article from HowStuffWorks.