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How Vladimir Lenin Took Russia From Romanov Rule to Communist U.S.S.R.
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In a quest to build a socialist country that morphed into a communist society, Vladamir Lenin and the Bolsheviks executed and imprisoned hundreds of thousands, and starved millions more.
What are the world's rarest diseases?
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The world's rarest diseases may affect few people or may exist solely in a lab. Learn about the world's rarest diseases and what makes a disease rare.
On One Pacific Island, a U.S. Soldier and Prince Philip Are Gods
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What can 'cargo cults' of the Pacific Islands tell us about our own political and social beliefs? HowStuffWorks investigates the John Frum movement.
Who owns the oceans?
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International water covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface and includes five oceans. Learn how international water is shared among all the nations.
Did Lucille Ball Use Her Fillings to Spy?
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Lucille Ball claimed to have picked up music and Morse code with her fillings. But did she really work as a WWII spy?
The John Wayne Quiz
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Feast your eyes upon "The Duke", the greatest cowboy actor who ever lived. But just how much do you know about the legend that is John Wayne. Saddle up and let's find out!
Can You Name These British Heroes From Their Statues?
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A true hero needs no monument - but it definitely helps to have one! From suffragettes to military leaders to great artists and thinkers, can you identify these British heroes from their statue?
If We Give You a Capital, Can You Give Us the Right State?
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These are the cities where state governments reside, laws are passed, and the future of a state gets determined. Sure, some of them might sound familiar, but do you know in which state each of these capitals can be found?
How Old Is Earth and How Did Scientists Figure It Out?
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In 1953, CalTech geochemist Clair Patterson came up with an estimate for Earth's age that still holds today.
Why the U.S. Hasn't Always Supported the International Criminal Court
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While the U.S. is in full support of investigating Vladimir Putin's war crimes in Ukraine, it's long opposed the International Criminal Court at The Hague. But why?