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Free Land: How the Homestead Act Helped America Expand Westward
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President Abraham Lincoln signed into law that any person in the U.S. could have free land - 160 acres in fact. But there was a catch.
Weaving the Story of Kente Cloth, a Historic West African Fabric
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Recognized by its bright colors and rows of bold, woven patterns, kente cloth is more than a piece of fabric. Each kente cloth has meaning, which is conveyed through its colors, patterns and symbols.
Explorer Daniel Boone Blazed a Trail to the American West
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Forget the coonskin cap. Daniel Boone didn't wear one. But he did inspire a TV show, live with (and fight) Indians and help establish Kentucky as the 14th colony.
How the Cowboy Saddled Up and Rode Into American History
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Many think of cowboys as part of the American fabric. And they are. But cowboys aren't an American phenomenon and they certainly didn't get their start in the U.S.
The Least Populated State Is One of the Largest by Land Area
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The least populated state in the U.S. offer a unique glimpse into the country's quieter and slower ways of life.
Did the United States Put Its Own Citizens in Concentration Camps During WWII?
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Why did the U.S. create Japanese internment camps during WWII? Read about the Japanese internment camps at HowStuffWorks.
Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank
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The Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank was post-war Germany's first tank designed and built in West Germany. Learn more about the Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank.
The Rockin' State Fossils Quiz
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One of America's national treasures is its diverse and bountiful fossil record. Take our U.S. states fossils quiz to learn more about fossils.
Is North Korea Equipped to Attack the United States?
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The Kim Jong Un regime continues to demonstrate its desire to threaten the U.S. and its allies with nuclear-armed ICBMs. But can any of these missiles actually reach the U.S. mainland?
10 Biggest Malls in America
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Malls in America can be massive enough to contain hotels and ice rinks, in addition to the usual stores. Here are 10 of the biggest shopping malls in the U.S.