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6 Things Mormons Wish Non-Mormons Knew About Their Church
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon church, can generate a lot of questions. We clear up some myths on Mormon beliefs.
Audie Murphy, From World War II Hero to Hollywood Hitmaker
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America's most decorated World War II combat soldier Audie Murphy was considered a hero and Hollywood icon. But those labels came at a price.
What Are the Three Branches of U.S. Government and How Do They Work Together?
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America's founders devised a structure in which the three branches of government would co-exist in a system of checks and balances.
Why Did Hundreds of Americans 'Drink the Kool-Aid' at Jonestown?
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In 1978, hundreds of followers of the Rev. Jim Jones died in Guyana, after being either coerced into suicide by their charismatic leader or actually murdered.
John Wilkes Booth Didn't Act Alone: The Conspiracy to Kill Lincoln
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Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth takes the blame in the history books, but he was part of a larger cast of characters that hoped to decapitate the Union government after the South lost the Civil War.
5 Questions to Ask Before Donating to a Charity
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How can you tell if a charity is actually effective? Is it better to give one big donation or several small ones? We look at five of the most-asked questions about charity giving.
5 Food Animals That Are Smarter Than Your Pet
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Some food animals are smarter than your pet. Really. See this list of five food animals smarter than your pet to get a whole new take on bacon.
How Contortionists Work
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Contortionists bend, twist and fold themselves into all sorts of strange and unnatural positions. Find out how contortionists become human pretzels.
How Impossible Colors (Like Stygian Blue) Work
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What if there are colors within the visible spectrum that our brains can't perceive? In fact, there are. They're called impossible colors. But some researchers think they've discovered a way to see the impossible.
How has the Internet changed rules of etiquette?
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With the rise of the Internet, etiquette isn't quite what it once was. Learn how the Internet has changed etiquette rules.