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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.
How Much Do You Know About Motown?
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One of the most successful independent labels until it was sold in 1994, Motown Records has had a heavy hand in shaping the sound of American popular music since it was founded in 1959. So we want to see what's going on with your Motown knowledge? Well, let's get it on!
5 Strangest Political Parties
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What are the strangest political parties that have popped up during a presidential election? Learn about 5 of the strangest political parties.
What are fit and finish and why do they matter?
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What are fit and finish and why do they matter? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about fit and finish and why they matter.
What's Your Paris IQ?
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Grab your beret and head off with us to one of the world's most intriguing cities...and mais oui, there's much more to see in Paris than just the Eiffel Tower! Acing this quiz means you can pass for a local in this land of revolution and red wine.
Brilliance or Blarney: The St. Patrick's Day Traditions Quiz
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St. Patrick's Day can be one of the most fun holidays of the year - and one of the most misunderstood. Who was St. Patrick? Why are people pinching me? Whose idea was it to dye entire rivers green? Find out these answers and more as you kiss the Blarney Stone and learn (or confirm) the truth about St. Patrick's Day.
How Tupperware Works
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No kitchen would be the same after Tupperware was invented. Read about the origins of Tupperware at HowStuffWorks.
How Soda Fountains Work
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Soda fountains once dispensed pure carbonated water that could be mixed with hundreds of flavors. Learn more about the history of soda fountains.
How Safety Coffins Eased Grave Fears of Premature Burial
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"Safety coffins" were tricked-out caskets that provided a way for prematurely buried people to escape from 6 feet under, back when this fear was sometimes a frightening reality.
The Twisted Tale of a Racist Law Still on the Books
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The Mann Act was passed in 1910 and even though it's been used legitimately, it's also been abused. HowStuffWorks looks at its twisted tale.