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The SS Edmund Fitzgerald and a Fateful Night on Lake Superior
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When the Edmund Fitzgerald set sail on its final voyage, it was one of the largest ships on North America's Great Lakes. But by the evening of November 10, 1975, it had vanished beneath the waves of Lake Superior, taking all 29 crew members with it and cementing its place in maritime history.
Why Did the Inca Empire Fall So Quickly?
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Why did the Inca empire fall? How could a mighty empire collapsed in just a few decades?
What Was the Largest Avalanche in History? 1970 Disaster Takes the Title
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When people talk about the largest avalanche in history, are they referring to the sheer amount of displaced mass? The total property damage? In reality, the phrase usually refers to lives lost, equating "largest" to the deadliest avalanche ever recorded.
How the Emancipation Proclamation Worked
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While Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation didn't free the slaves, it was a crucial political move. Read about the Emancipation Proclamation.
How Castles Work
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Castles played an important role in the staging of conquests and the defending of territories. Learn more about castles and find out how castles were built.
How Samurai Work
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The legend of the samurai continues to permeate our culture, with countless movies and TV shows dedicated to the subject. How much of what we know about the samurai is truth and how much is myth?
'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 Squatting Works
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Squatting is setting up camp on land or moving into an unused building. Learn what laws protect squatters and how squatting affects culture.
How Mustard Gas Works
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Mustard gas is a chemical warfare agent developed during World War I. Learn how mustard gas affected soldiers and armies used mustard gas.
How the Underground Railroad Worked
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The Underground Railroad was a network that helped runaway slaves escape to the North. Learn about the purpose and role of the Underground Railroad.