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The Battle for the 19th Amendment and Women's Right to Vote
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It's been 101 years since the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. Why did it take so long for women to get the right to vote in the United States?
12 Midwest States: A Hub for Agriculture and Heavy Industry
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The Midwest region, also known as the Middle West or the North Central Region of the United States, is home to Lake of the Ozarks, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Mall of America. With the agriculture and manufacturing industries, the area has also had a big economic impact.
Do You Actually Know the Meaning of These Text Acronyms?
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AWHFY? AYK, this quiz will test your texting vocab, and FWIW, we think you'll ace it. But, DW2H, just GFI! See how many of these acronyms you can recognize from your conversations. YGLT!
The World War II Quiz
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World War II was one of the defining conflicts of the 20th century. Just two decades after the end of World War I, WWII began in 1939 and saw the U.S. enter in 1941. Let's explore some of the specifics of the Second World War.
When, and Why, Did America Start Calling Its Citizens 'Consumers'?
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When did we start using the economics term consumers in place of the word citizens? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The Ultimate Cruise Ship Quiz
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How do mammoth cruise ships stay afloat? The principles of density and buoyancy plus lots of modern technology keep today's cruise ships sailing. Take this quiz to learn more about how cruise ships work.
Why Do Colleges Hand Out Honorary Degrees?
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The very first honorary degree on record was a brazen attempt to score points with a wealthy and politically connected bishop in 1478. Not much has changed since then.
How Police Robots Work
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Police robots will soon be roaming the streets thanks to developments in technology. Learn about police robots and the new police robot R Bot 001.
Where in New York Should You Live?
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New York: The Empire State. More than just New York City (which isn't the state capitol by the way), New York State is a huge state with wetlands, coastal islands, magnificent mountains and Great Lakes access. Where in New York should you live?
How Automatic Dialers Work
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Automatic dialers are a big part of the telecommunications industry. Learn more about automatic dialers at HowStuffWorks.