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When Irish Immigrants Weren't Considered 'White'

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How were early Irish immigrants treated in the United States of the mid-19th century? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

Common-law Marriage and Divorce Differ by State

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The archaic practice of common-law marriage still exists in a handful of states. HowStuffWorks finds out more about common-law marriage.

How Well Has Strict Gun Control Worked in Australia?

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After a mass shooting in 1996, Australia imposed strict gun laws. HowStuffWorks looks at how successful they've been.

Adult Coloring Books: Creative and Subversive?

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HowStuffWorks Now talks to the artists creating adult coloring books and wonders if the future could hold an "Anarchist Coloring Book."

Does Anne Boleyn Deserve Her Bad Reputation?

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Anne Boleyn is too often known only for her brief tumultuous marriage to King Henry VIII and her subsequent beheading. But there was a lot more to her.

How Many Continents Are There? Depends Whom You Ask

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It may surprise you to know that experts around the world disagree on how many continents are out there. Here's why.

Yeast Is the Magic Microbe That Makes Bread Rise

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Some of the best breads are leavened using yeast. But how does this tiny microbe make bread rise? And why is it so intimidating when it comes to baking?

How the Cowboy Saddled Up and Rode Into American History

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Many think of cowboys as part of the American fabric. And they are. But cowboys aren't an American phenomenon and they certainly didn't get their start in the U.S.

The Rusty-spotted Cat Is a Teeny-tiny Wild Cat

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This wild cat is known as the 'hummingbird of the cat family' and could almost fit in the palm of your hand, but its diminutive size belies a ferocious personality.

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