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What was Australia's Stolen Generation?
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The Stolen Generation is a dark chapter in Australia's history. Read about the Stolen Generation and how Aborigines were taken from their homes.
6 Startling Revelations From Declassified U.S. Government Documents
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Declassified government documents can change our view of history, and also sometimes contain surprising revelations. Here are six to discover.
How Comic-Con Came to Rule the Pop Culture World
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The hosts of Nerdificient talk about the history of comic book conventions and how San Diego's Comic-Con became so enormous.
Famous Historical Couples
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These pictures of famous historical couples show some of the most famous power pairings in history. Take a look at pictures of famous couples.
River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting
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Not all fossils are found on dry land. In fact some of the most fascinating fossil finds in history have been submerged for centuries.
How the MINI Cooper Works
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BMW's MINI Cooper can trace its history back to 1957, when it was the Mini. Learn about the MINI Cooper's beginnings.
How does Groupon work?
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Groupon has been called the fastest-growing company in history. Learn how Groupon works and what Groupon is all about.
How Cults Work
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Separate fact from propaganda and learn what a cult actually is and look at some of the more notable cult incidents in recent history.
1920 Ace
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The 1920 Ace motorcycle had a short life, but it was a powerful and durable bike. See pictures and learn about the history of the 1920 Ace.
Sept. 6, 1959: Mattel's Barbie Goes on Sale
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Barbie was introduced in 1959 by Mattel and based on a German doll named Lilli. Learn more about the history and controversy surrounding Barbie.