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Remembering Bayard Rustin, Civil Rights Leader and Gay Activist

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Bayard Rustin fought racism all his life as a civil rights activist, friend of Martin Luther King Jr. and organizer of the March on Washington.

10 Weirdest Failed Constitutional Amendments

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Think you have an original idea for a Constitutional amendment? Are you sure it hasn't been brought up one of the other 11,000 times?

Harriet Tubman's Life and Impact on the Underground Railroad

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Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. But she was so much more. HowStuffWorks looks at this American legend.

Breaking Out: A Dozen Great Escapes

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What do a Jesuit priest, a ladies' man and a group of Union prisoners have in common? They all managed to escape from horrific prisons. Learn how.

How Baggage Handling Works

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Inside an airport, luggage moves through an amazing and intricate system. The baggage handling system plays a crucial role in keeping travelers happy. Learn about these high-speed carts and conveyers.

How can you avoid getting blisters when you're wearing high heels?

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The formation of blisters in high heels is a fairly common thing. But it isn't so classy to be limping. See how to avoid blisters in high heels.

How Radiation Sickness Works

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Radiation sickness can be terrifying, painful and -- in some cases -- fatal. Learn about the causes and symptoms of radiation sickness.

Did Journalist Dorothy Kilgallen's Probe of JFK's Assassination Lead to Her Death?

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Columnist and investigative reporter Dorothy Kilgallen covered numerous big stories from the 1940s through the 1960s. But her death by overdose in 1965 while investigating the John F. Kennedy assassination remains a subject of controversy.

10 Groundbreaking Broadway Musicals

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HowStuffWorks looks at 10 groundbreaking Broadway musicals, like 'Cats,' 'Hamilton' and 'Mamma Mia.'

How Sump Pumps Work

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Sump pumps help keep your basement or crawlspace dry. Learn how to find out whether you need a sump pump and how to choose and maintain one.

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