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How the Crusades Worked

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The Crusades were religious wars. Find out what triggered the First Crusade and how the pope persuaded people to go on a crusade.

7 Key Questions in the U.S. Slavery Reparations Debate

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HowStuffWorks looks at the issue of paying reparations for slavery, including the case for and against, as well as how would the amount be decided.

Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Difficult American Geography Quiz?

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You won't only need to know the longest river in America, but you might need to know exactly how many U.S. states it touches. Yes! This American geography test is that deep. Now is your time to prove you are up to the challenge!

Exoplanets: Distant Worlds Beyond Our Solar System

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These 10 remarkable exoplanets are the ones we'd like to investigate. Learn about 10 of the most remarkable astronomers have discovered.

How Monopoly Works

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Monopoly is one of the world's most popular board games with a storied history. But how do you even win this long game of monopolizing money?

How the Pledge of Allegiance Went from Marketing Ploy to Classroom Staple

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The Pledge of Allegiance started as just part of a marketing campaign to sell flags. But along the way, it became something much much bigger.

How Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems Work

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Exterior insulation and finishing systems, or eifs, are common throughout the United States. Learn about eifs or exterior insulation and fishing systems.

Recovered 'Lost Squadron' Plane Leads to New Mystery

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The search team used a radar-equipped drone to locate a P-38 from the so-called "Lost Squadron" that crash-landed in Greenland in 1942. But the story doesn't end there.

Does Canned Food Really Deserve a Bad Rap?

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Canned foods are super convenient, but there's often a stigma attached to serving them. Is that warranted? HowStuffWorks takes a look.

The Radium Girls' Dark Story Still Glows With Death and Deceit

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The sad story of the Radium Girls is one that details how human strength can overcome corporate greed, even in the most dire of circumstances.

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