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How the Declaration of Independence Birthed the American Nation
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the U.S. Declaration of Independence document - what's inside it and what's not.
Why the Stamp Act Was Reviled in the American Colonies
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The British imposition of the Stamp Act in 1765 drew street demonstrations against the new law in the American colonies, resulting in its eventual repeal.
Lightning Bug vs. Firefly: Regional Names for the Same Species
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They glow in the dark, they flit through summer evenings, and they’ve filled countless childhood mason jars. But why do some people call the glimmering flyer a lightning bug vs. firefly?
Comma vs. Colon: Take Our Punctuation Quiz!
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Think you know your ABCs (apostrophes, brackets and commas)? Take the punctuation quiz and find out!
How Thanksgiving Works
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Today, many associate the holiday less with pilgrims and American Indians and more with football and turkey. What's the real story of Thanksgivig Day?
Where Does the Phrase 'On the Lam' Come From?
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To be "on the lam" means to be on the loose or on the run, but what does "lam" mean and where does this colorful phrase come from?
'Tree-niner-fife': The Global Language of Pilots
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Pilots on international flights use aviation English, a stripped-down, specialized version of the language, to communicate with air traffic controllers.
Paintings by Mary Cassatt
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Mary Cassatt was one of the few women, and the only American, invited to join the Impressionists. Learn about the life and artwork of Mary Cassatt.
5 Ways to Celebrate National Bologna Day
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How does one celebrate National Bologna Day? Learn more about the processed meat and its (un)official day in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Can You Pass This Hard Dog Breed Identification Quiz?
Man's best friend can be cute, cuddly, big or dependable. But do you know all the breeds by sight? Take this quiz and find out if you can name each of these breeds from a single screenshot!