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Did Nikita Khrushchev Really Bang His Shoe in Defiance at the U.N.?

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Ask many what they know about the man who succeeded Stalin and ruled the Soviet Union for a decade, and they'll tell you it's the shoe.

How the Civilian Conservation Corps Worked

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The Civilian Conservation Corps was one of the New Deal's most successful programs. Read about the Civlian Conservation Corps in this article.

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

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The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is considered the most effective reconnaissance aircraft in history. See specifications for this classic airplane.

Can You Answer These Canadian History Questions From Primary School?

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Whether it is a question of the first prime minister or when Canada became a country, take a trip down memory lane and challenge yourself to answer some Canadian history questions from primary school.

Did the Nazis invent the Volkswagen Beetle?

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Did the Nazis invent the Volkswagen Beetle? Find out more about 'The People's Car' at HowStuffWorks.

What's Your Noble Name?

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Nobles the world over set themselves apart both culturally and in name. Some noble names become noble by dint of history, while others are chosen to reflect a change in status. What is your noble name? Take this quiz to find out!

Mitsuye Endo: The Woman Who Took Down Executive Order 9066

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Mitsuye Endo was the plaintiff in the landmark lawsuit that led to the closing of the U.S. Japanese internment camps. HowStuffWorks tells her story.

How Radio Shows Work

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Radio shows were once the most popular form of American home entertainment. Learn about radio shows and find out why some shows are still popular.

What is steel wool made of?

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Steel wool is made of aluminum, bronze or steel wires. Learn what steel wool is made of from this article.

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