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5 Events in Black History You Never Learned in School
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Most students in the U.S. aren't taught about important people and events in Black history. Here are five that you probably never learned in school.
10 Last-minute Stays of Execution
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Most people sentenced to death in the U.S. get at least one stay of execution. In one case, the stay came a minute too late because of a misdialed phone number. Here are 10 of the most unusual cases.
Were there binoculars aboard the Titanic?
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Were binoculars on the Titanic? If so, why weren't they used to avoid the iceberg? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
How Cave Dwellers Work
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Cave dwellers are stereotyped as heavy-browed and dim-witted. But who are the real cave people? Read about cave dwellers and their subterranean lives.
How Drag Queens Work
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Drag Queens like RuPaul have made the campy performance a part of mainstream culture. But where did drag originate, and how have drag queens changed?
Railroads of the 1920s
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Railroads of the 1920s reflected a time of uncertainty in the industry at the time. Learn more about the railroads of the 1920s.
How a Filibuster Works
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What exactly is a filibuster and why are they happening more frequently? Read about filibusters at HowStuffWorks.
Homeless Americans Can Vote, But It Isn't Easy
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What's required to vote in America? HowStuffWorks looks at how homeless people can vote in the U.S.
Which States Give the Most to the Federal Government and Which Get the Most?
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HowStuffWorks Now discovers how much bang each state gets for its tax buck.
5 Future Home Technologies You'll Love
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Future home technologies could make our lives easier -- or at least more fun. Learn about five future home technologies you'll love.