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Why Did Napoleon Lose the Battle of Waterloo?
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Lots of things contributed to Napoleon's loss at Waterloo - including bad weather, superior British defense tactics and perhaps a bad case of hemorrhoids.
The 1918 Spanish Flu Killed Millions — and Experts Fear It Could Happen Again
HowStuffWorks finds out about the history and lessons of the Spanish flu pandemic, 100 years later.
Recovered 'Lost Squadron' Plane Leads to New Mystery
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The search team used a radar-equipped drone to locate a P-38 from the so-called "Lost Squadron" that crash-landed in Greenland in 1942. But the story doesn't end there.
Nameless But Never Forgotten: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of Arlington Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Army's elite Sentinels who guard it, 365 days a year.
Can You Name the Country From a Well-Known Fact?
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The world is filled with colorful cultures and geography. From the Grand Canyon to the Great Wall, can you name these countries from one famous fact about the area?
Can You Pass This Canadian General Knowledge Quiz?
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The land of snow and maple leaves - sometimes! Canada is a beautiful nation with lots of history and some fun facts. Think you know about the nation and its ways? Take the quiz to find out!
The Truman Doctrine Transformed U.S. Foreign Policy Forever
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Discover how the 1947 Truman Doctrine shifted the U.S. from isolationism to a policy of containing communism, reshaping international relations during the Cold War.
6 Types of Dogs You'll See at Official Dog Shows
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The many types of dogs are as diverse as the jobs humans have bred them to perform. From herding dogs to hunting hounds, people have been breeding dogs since prehistoric times to help with tasks like guarding, retrieving and companionship.
How to Become a Police Officer
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Do you know how to become a police officer? Find out how to become a police officer in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How Cults Work
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Separate fact from propaganda and learn what a cult actually is and look at some of the more notable cult incidents in recent history.