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10 Most Deceptive PR Campaigns in History
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Diamonds are rare? Not really. They became an engagement ring staple, thanks to a clever, if deceptive, public relations campaign.
How White America Tried to Eliminate Chinese Restaurants in the Early 1900s
In the early 20th century, the white establishment considered Chinese restaurants a threat. HowStuffWorks explains the war on Chinese restaurants.
Mental Illness Myths Quiz
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How much of what you know about mental health is fact and how much is fiction? Unravel the yarns of mental illness with our mental illness myths quiz.
How to Volunteer at the African Scientific Research Institute
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The African Scientific Research Institute excavates and recreates the histories of communities founded by former slaves. Read about the work of the ASRI.
What Is Transcendentalism and How Did It Change America?
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Transcendentalism was a 19th century philosophical movement with adherents like Thoreau, Emerson and Fuller, based on principles of freedom, feminism, abolition and the idea that people had divine truth within them.
Can You Answer All of These Questions About the US Military?
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The Department of Defense maintains the five branches of the United States Armed Forces. Together, these branches constitute one of the most powerful militaries the world has ever seen. What do you really know about America's military?
Was the Iroquois Great Law of Peace the Source for the U.S. Constitution?
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Historians doubt that the Iroquois Confederacy directly inspired the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at what influences the Iroquois' ideas may have had on the former colonists.
The Immigrant Paradox: Why Acculturation Should Not Mean Assimilation
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Studies have shown that for immigrants, assimilation into the new culture can be bad for your health, family relationships and educational attainment.
How Scars Work
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Scars are a common beauty skin problem. Learn about how scars work at HowStuffWorks.
Bobby Locke
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Bobby Locke was a South African golf player with unorthodox methods. Find out more about Bobby Locke's successful pro golf career.