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What's Oil Shale?
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Oil shale is just one unconventional oil source that's being researched. Learn how oil shale could save the day when - and if - we hit peak oil in the U.S.
Why did Lady Godiva take a naked horse ride?
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Lady Godiva is famous for a naked horse ride through town. But is there more to the legend of Lady Godiva? And why is she the symbol of Godiva chocolates?
5 Strangest Vehicles Ever Made
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The 5 strangest vehicles ever made run the gamut from amphibious vehicles to vehicles modeled after desserts. Read about the 5 stranges vehicles ever.
How Geronimo Went From Guerilla Warrior to POW
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The life and legacy of Apache warrior Geronimo has been twisted over time. One thing that is certain is he spent much of it avenging the death of his wife and children.
Nazi Germany Surrenders: February 1945-May 1945
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World War II ended in 1945 with Nazi Germany and Japan being defeated. Follow the events of World War II and the surrender of Nazi Germany and Japan.
1949-1951 Nash Airflyte
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The 1949-1951 Nash Airflyte series was Nash's attempt at a new automotive design frontier. They succeeded. Learn about the 1949-1951 Nash Airflyte.
How Hurricanes Work
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How often have you watched a weather forecaster point to a spiral-shaped cloudy mass with a sense of dread and fascination? What fuels these ferocious storms?
Oak Ridge, Tennessee: America's Secret Atomic City
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The Manhattan Project built the city of Oak Ridge in rural Tennessee, where secret facilities produced uranium-235 for the atomic bomb.
How Samurai Work
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The legend of the samurai continues to permeate our culture, with countless movies and TV shows dedicated to the subject. How much of what we know about the samurai is truth and how much is myth?
1957-1987 Pontiac Bonneville
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The 1957-1987 Pontiac Bonneville had its roots in the famous race course of the same name. Find out how the Bonneville transformed Pontiac's image.