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Nearly 1,000 U.S. Streets Named After MLK Jr. What Are They Like?

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Researchers investigated the racial makeup and economic well-being of 22,286 census blocks in the U.S. with roadways bearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s name. Here's what they found.

Was Lyme Disease Created as a Bioweapon?

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Maybe it's mistrust of the U.S. government and health-related industries, as well as Lyme's insidious nature, that makes this idea catnip for conspiracy theories. But what's the truth?

Is the American Flag Still on the Moon? Objects Astronauts Left Behind

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Apollo astronauts left a lot of stuff behind on the moon. Can you see any of that from Earth, even with a telescope?

Power Loom: An Essential Industrial Revolution Invention

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The power loom was one of the most significant inventions of the Industrial Revolution. Learn more about the mechanized device that transformed the textile industry.

Aromatherapy: Rosemary

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Rosemary is a popular ingredient in aromatherapy preparations designed to ease pain and relieve congestion. Learn more about this essential oil.

How the Steam Locomotive and Steam Technology Work

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Steam technology works to harness the power of steam in order to perform work. Learn about steam technology and some steam technologies.

Moon-eyed People: Mysterious Beings or Welsh Settlers?

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The moon-eyed people legend describes a mysterious race of pale-skinned, blue-eyed people who supposedly lived in the Appalachian region before the Cherokee arrived. According to Cherokee legend, these people could not see well in daylight, forcing them to live in caves and only come out at night.

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?

Where Do Potatoes Originate From? Not Ireland

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Where do potatoes originate from? The question takes us back thousands of years to the high plains of South America.

How Lewis and Clark Worked

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Lewis and Clark are famous for exploring the Louisiana Purchase. Learn about the exploration of Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery.

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