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Early Twentieth Century Railroads
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Early 20th-century railroads saw major improvements in safety and comfort, as well as new regulations. Learn more about railroads in the early 1900s.
How Adoption Works
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Adoption unites children who need families with loving parents. Learn about adoption, adoption agencies, international adoption, foster care and more.
In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
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The national American holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. falls on the third Monday in January. Learn about the life and work of this legendary civil rights activist.
How Drag Queens Work
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Drag Queens like RuPaul have made the campy performance a part of mainstream culture. But where did drag originate, and how have drag queens changed?
1966-1977 Ford Bronco
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The 1966-1977 Ford Bronco was an off-road-capable vehicle aimed at the suburban market. Find a profile and pictures of the 1966-1977 Ford Bronco.
How Artificial Sweeteners Work
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Many dieters use artificial sweeteners as a way to cut sugar without eliminating all things sweet. But did you know that some artificial sweeteners have almost as many calories as sugar? Find out how artificial sweeteners work.
How to Play Blackjack
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Millions of players have heard the message that of all the casino games, blackjack is the one that it is possible to beat. Learn to play blackjack.
13 Biggest IPO Flops in History
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Investors line up to purchase a company's newly offered stock, sending the price into the stratosphere. But often, a highly anticipated initial public offering can tank too.
10 Ways Americans and Europeans Differ
HowStuffWorks looks at come of the cultural differences between Europe and America, like ice consumption, metric system and portion sizes.
10 Outrageous Experiments Conducted on Humans
Some truly bizarre and troubling things have been done through the ages in the quest for scientific knowledge. The 10 experiments on this list all made humans into lab rats.