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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.

Did da Vinci really sketch a primitive version of the car?

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Did da Vinci really sketch a primitive version of the car? Discover the answer to the question, did da Vinci really sketch a primitive version of the car?

Where Did the NATO Phonetic Alphabet Come From?

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You've surely heard it in the movies even if you've never used it. So who came up with the phonetic alphabet and why is it used?

Kristin Smart: A Tragic Disappearance With No Clear Conclusion

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The disappearance of Kristin Smart in 1996 shook San Luis Obispo County to its core. It was a case that stretched over two decades — and even today, after a popular true-crime podcast, a high-profile case that ended in a murder conviction, questions remain about what exactly happened.

Why Do British Lawyers Still Wear Wigs?

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In the late 17th century, wearing wigs became a common practice in law. But why has it endured for so long?

Birth Tourism: A Controversial Road to Citizenship

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Travel to the U.S. by foreign citizens to give birth is completely legal. HowStuffWorks looks at the controversial issue.

20 Most Common Surnames in the U.S. (and What They Mean)

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Ever wonder what your last name says about your family's story? Turns out, some of the most common surnames in the U.S. reveal more than just ancestry; they hint at migration patterns, occupations and cultural influence across generations.

10 Notorious Instances of Foreclosure Fraud

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Foreclosure fraud is on the rise ever since the housing market plummeted in 2008. Check out 10 notorious instances of foreclosure fraud by HowStuffWorks.com.

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