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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.
Venus de Milo: The Most Famous Armless Statue in the World
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The Venus de Milo is one of the most recognized statues in all the world, but why does she have no arms?
From Military to Mainstream: The Evolution of the AR-15
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The ArmaLite AR-15 rifle has become a hot-button issue in the American landscape. Where did the rifle originate and how did it become so controversial?
Where Was Babylon and Does It Still Exist?
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The ancient city of Babylon was a byword for wickedness in the Bible. But what is the real story? And how did Saddam Hussein try to bring it back?
Reflexology: Bogus, Beneficial or a Bit of Both?
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The ancient art of reflexology focuses on pressure points exclusively on hands and feet. HowStuffWorks looks at whether it really relieves stress.
From Ancient Greece to 'Tiger King': The Hilarious History of the Mullet
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From ancient Greek spearman to Mr. Exotic, America's most notorious big cat owner, the mullet seems destined to stick around and around.
How to Set Up Call Forwarding From a Landline to a Cell Phone
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Need to forward calls from a landline to a cell phone? Learn how to set up call forwarding with these simple instructions.
A Journey Through Time: The History of Tarot Cards Explained
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Discover the fascinating history of tarot cards, from their origins in 15th-century Italy to their evolution into tools for divination, mysticism, and self-reflection.
The Bauhaus Movement Turns 100
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HowStuffWorks looks at the influence of the Bauhaus movement on the occasion of its 100th birthday. Learn more about Bauhaus at HowStuffWorks.
Donald Glover Loves the Social Message in 'Solo'
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'Solo: A Star Wars Story' has a social conscience, and Donald Glover, who plays Lando, is just the guy to embrace it. Read more at HowStuffWorks.