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EPCOT Was Walt Disney's Radical Vision for a New Kind of City
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EPCOT was Walt Disney's "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow." But it didn't actually turn out the way he had envisioned it.
The Journey of 'Uncle Tom': From Abolitionist Hero to Ultimate Sellout
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'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was a wildly popular novel about a heroic enslaved man. But along the way, 'Uncle Tom' became a shorthand insult for a Black man who's subservient to whites.
Bald Eagle Size, Diet and History as a National Icon
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The national bird of the United States has taken on iconic status as the avian avatar of freedom, but its wingspan and steely gaze guarantee its status in the pecking order of prey birds as a symbol of strength.
Was There a Real Paul Bunyan?
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The story of Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack, is one of the most enduring tall tales. But was Paul Bunyan based on a real person?
Can You Guess the State from One Image?
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Calling all US geography fans out there! Think you can identify which state is featured in one image? Test your wits and find out!
How Well do You Know Your '90s Trends and Fads?
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Do you still remember the most prevalent fads and trends of the 1990s? "No duh," you say? Then prove it. Go ahead and take our '90s fads and trends quiz now!
Why are so many Americans obese?
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Why are so many Americans obese? Learn what factors cause so many Americans to be obese at Discovery Health.
Aug. 15: Woodstock
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The Woodstock music festival happend on August 15, 16 and 17, 1969, just a month after the Apollo 11 moon landing. Read about the Woodstock festival.
How have 24-hour news stations affected society?
How have 24-hour news stations affected society? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how 24-hour news stations have affected society.
Why Hardly Anyone Uses Employee Assistance Programs
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HowStuffWorks discovers why very few employees take advantage of EAP services offered by their company.