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How Sign Language Works
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Sign language has been used for centuries as a way to communicate with the deaf. Learn about sign language and see pictures of the sign language alphabet.
6 Things We Still Thank Teddy Roosevelt for Today
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Teddy Roosevelt changed the American landscape, establishing the U.S. Forest Service and protecting the magnificent green spaces we cherish today.
How the Declaration of Independence Birthed the American Nation
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the U.S. Declaration of Independence document - what's inside it and what's not.
Why Americans Celebrate Black History Month in February
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Black History Month is celebrated in February each year. HowStuffWorks looks at the reason this month was chosen.
The Highly Venomous Timber Rattlesnake Is an American Icon
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If you're looking for the venomous timber rattler, the U.S. is the place to be, as these bad boys are found in at least 27 states.
Bottle Trees: A Beautiful Tradition With a Spiritual Past
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Bottle trees originated centuries ago in the Congo in West Africa and still hold a special spiritual place in the heart of the American landscape.
Why Do Americans Vote on a Tuesday in November?
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Voting on a Tuesday in November has been a U.S. tradition since the 1840s, but the timing makes it difficult for many people to exercise their right to vote. What are states doing about it?
Did Betsy Ross Really Make the First American Flag?
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Did Betsy Ross really make the first American flag? Learn the myths and facts about Betsy Ross and the first American flag.
7 Foreign TV Shows Americans Love, Even With Subtitles
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Foreign and foreign-language TV shows are making the crossover to American audiences in a huge way. Here are some must-sees.
Why Annie Oakley Was America's Sharpshooting Sweetheart
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Annie Oakley was the leading lady of the American West. She could outshoot and outride most men of her time. And she did it all while in a Victorian dress.