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How the Catholic Church Decides What's a 'Miracle'
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The process requires a rigorous examination of the life and holiness of a candidate and involves several stages that can last years or even centuries.
Research Confirms It: We Really Are Getting Dumber
A new study shows that IQ levels have been falling since 1975, reversing a 20th-century trend.
Who Invented the Telegraph?
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The telegraph was a groundbreaking invention that transformed communication in the 19th century. Explore its impact on news media and global connectivity.
Frederick Douglass' North Star Newspaper Relaunched
HowStuffWorks goes inside the relaunch of Frederick Douglass' 19th century abolitionist newspaper, The North Star.
1816 Was the Year Without a Summer
More than two centuries ago, the biggest volcanic explosion in human history occurred. And it had far-reaching effects.
Harley-Davidson History
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Harley-Davidson history spans over a century of innovation and excellence in motorcycle production. Learn about the history of Harley-Davidson.
Impressionism
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Impressionism was developed in the late 19th century as a rejection of conventional artistic methods. See images of famous Impressionist paintings.
Foxglove Flower: The Beautiful Bloom That's Good (and Bad) for Your Heart
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This pretty flower has been known for centuries to have chemicals that can regulate your heartbeat but also poison you.
The Lost Art of True Damascus Steel
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All steel is not the same, and Damascus steel has a reputation for being the best. But is today's Damascus steel the same as that forged centuries ago?
Exploring the Impact of the Industrial Revolution Factory System
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Learn how the Industrial Revolution factory system revolutionized mass production and technology in the late 18th century and transformed manufacturing.