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How the Harlem Renaissance Sparked a New African American Identity
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The historic period of the Harlem Renaissance hit its height a century ago, but its influence has impacted American culture through the decades.
What the 1919 Anti-Mask League Can Teach Us About Public Health
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Despite strict closing and mask orders, San Francisco was hit hard by the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic. But some residents balked at the rules and that meant more people died.
What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre and Why Does it Still Haunt the City?
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Tulsa, Oklahoma was once home to 'Black Wall Street,' one of the wealthiest Black neighborhoods in the U.S. In 1921 it was burned to the ground in a race massacre.
Meet the Trebuchet, the Castle-crushing Catapult of the Middle Ages
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Before the advent of gunpowder, enemy combatants used a powerful siege weapon called a trebuchet to forcefully launch projectiles - sometimes a large stone, a decapitated human head or a dead horse - at intended targets.
Which Pushup Is the Perfect Pushup for You?
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HowStuffWorks finds out how to do a perfect pushup and some of the pushup variations.
Why do movie posters look so much alike?
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Tons of movie posters are blue and orange because the colors contrast so well. Learn more about why movie posters look alike at HowStuffWorks.
How Much Do You Know About Heavy Machinery?
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Coming through! You don't want to get in the way of our quiz on the steamroller, the bulldozer and other incredibly powerful tools that humans have made. But if you think you're up to the job, test your knowledge of heavy machines now!
Can You Pass This Very British Food Quiz?
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You may like food, but can you name all of these British foods? From bangers and mash to trifles, British foods have made their stake in the culinary world. Think you've got what it takes to match the images of these popular British foods to the answer? Take this quiz to find out!
5 Scandals the British Royal Family Wishes We'd Forget
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The Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan" has revived memories of other royal scandals. Which ones really rocked the monarchy?
Made in America: The Ridiculous History of 'OK'
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The fad for abbreviations like LOL is nothing new. In fact, this trend in the 1840s spawned the greatest abbreviation of all, "OK."