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The Bhopal Gas Tragedy Killed Thousands and Doomed Generations

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The Bhopal gas tragedy is etched in history as the world's worst industrial disaster.

Guess the '60s Hit Song From Its Opening Line

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Think you know 1960s songs by heart? Here's the quiz to prove it! We'll give you the opening line of lyrics, and you tell us which hit song comes to mind. Ready?

Why Do Americans Pay Taxes on April 15?

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To U.S. taxpayers, April 15 comes with lots of scrambling and sweating to send some cash or paperwork to the IRS. But why does Tax Day fall on that particular date? And why is it on April 18 sometimes?

Is It Illegal to Drive With a Dog in Your Lap?

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It may not be illegal to drive with a dog in your lap where you live, but that doesn't mean it's safe. Find out what the experts told HowStuffWorks.

When Irish Immigrants Weren't Considered 'White'

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How were early Irish immigrants treated in the United States of the mid-19th century? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

Does the U.S. Require Citizens to Carry ID?

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The United States doesn't have a national ID, but are U.S. citizens required to carry identification? HowStuffWorks investigates.

State-funded Funerals: What Happens to the Unclaimed Dead?

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Cities have protocols for making sure everyone has an eternal resting place. HowStuffWorks looks at how cities bury their unclaimed dead.

The Gullah Geechee Tradition of 'Haint Blue' Paint Keeps the Spirits Away

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The Gullah Geechee people painted porch ceilings blue to trick haints into thinking their houses were surrounded by water, which a haint can't cross.

Is Voice of America's Mission of Objectivity In Danger?

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Voice of America, the U.S. government-controlled media network, has long had a reputation for being a source of unbiased news in contrast to the government-controlled media in countries it reaches.

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.

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