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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.

5 Awesome Antique Tractors

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These 5 awesome antique tractors aren't like the mass-produced tractors you see today. Check out these rare antique tractors at HowStuffWorks.

Cobalt: Essential for Batteries and Bright Blues

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Cobalt is associated with the color blue, but it's so needed for rechargeable batteries that the U.S. put it on the list of minerals it can't live without.

Why Countries Use Economic Sanctions to Prevent Conflict

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European nations just implemented crippling sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine. But what exactly are sanctions and do they really work as intended?

Why do the entry doors to most homes open inward, while in most public buildings, the entry doors open outward?

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Have you ever noticed that in most all homes, the entry doors open inward, but in most public buildings, the entry doors open outward. Why is this? Read this article to find out.

What Your Eyes Can Tell You About Your Cholesterol Levels

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What your eyes can tell you about your cholesterol levels is good information to know for your overall health. Learn what your eyes can tell you about your cholesterol levels from Discovery Health.

What's the cheapest new energy alternative?

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America, and really the entire world as a whole, runs on fossil fuels like gasoline and coal. But it's no secret that these resources can't last forever.

How to Make Perfume Out of Flowers from Your Garden

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Perfume doesn't have to be an environmental hazard. Learn more about making perfumeout of flowers from your garden.

The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes

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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.

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