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Are You Smarter Than a High Schooler?
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It's been a while since you cracked open any textbooks, but you're still smarter than a high schooler. Right? No need to cram for this one, just head to question 1 and stretch your brain!
Why Is AAPI Heritage Month Celebrated in May?
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AAPI Month commemorates two important dates in Asian American history, but it wouldn't have become a reality without the efforts of one determined woman with some Congressional backing.
The Least Valuable Currency, Compared to the U.S. Dollar
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Not all money holds the same value. Some currencies suffer due to political unrest, high inflation, or poor central bank policies. In the global foreign exchange market, the least valuable currencies offer insight into a country’s economic health and challenges.
The Youngest Vice President in U.S. History (and 5 Close Contenders)
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Some people climb the political ladder slowly while others rocket to the top. In American history, the youngest vice president ever took office before turning 37. That’s not just early; it’s historic.
Where Do Horses Originate From? Not Europe, Not Asia
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Where do horses originate from? We don't mean to sound corny, but the answer really does take us on a journey through millions of years of evolution, migration, and domestication.
Why Did the Roman Empire Fall? Corruption, Inflation, and Division
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It’s one of the most debated questions in world history: Why did the Roman Empire fall?
10 Innovations in Water Purification
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As far back as 1500 B.C.E., people were trying to purify water to make it drinkable. And we're still at it. Today inventors use tools as simple as clay and as sophisticated as carbon nanotubes to bring clean water to the world.
How the Stonewall Riots Worked
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The Stonewall Riots mark a major a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ rights in the U.S. Learn about the pivotal event at HowStuffWorks.
'Unsolved' Mysteries, Solved: 10 Times We Answered History's Biggest Questions
Was Anna Anderson really Anastasia Romanov? Does the Bermuda Triangle really exist? Wonder no more: We have the answers to these and other formerly unsolved mysteries.
How Income Taxes Work
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If you've ever filled out a 1040, you know the U.S. tax system and the agency that keeps it going are complex and mystifying entities. Get the lowdown on this essential piece of the U.S. government.