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'Rainbow Lightning': One of Mother Nature's Rare Shows

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You may never see it happen live, but if you do, consider yourself lucky. Because this meteorological phenomenon doesn't happen very often.

From Enslaved Woman to Millionaire: The Biddy Mason Story

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Biddy Mason's owner nearly tricked her out of freedom but the cavalry rode to her rescue. She later became a self-made millionaire who helped others.

Why Cramming Is the Worst Way to Study

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Cramming for a test might help you pass, but it doesn't provide long-term learning and that's the problem.

What Do the Symbols on the U.S. $1 Bill Mean?

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The design of the U.S. $1 bill is full of symbolism. HowStuffWorks breaks all the symbols down and explains the meaning behind all of them.

What's the Difference Between Aspirin, Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the differences between NSAIDS like aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen and acetaminophens like Tylenol.

Why Frederick Douglass Was the Father of the Civil Rights Movement

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Frederick Douglass spent the first 15 years of his life as a slave but rose to become a famous orator and abolitionist.

'The Last Supper': The Masterpiece Leonardo Didn't Want to Paint

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'The Last Supper' has had a rough history, from flaking paint to the fact that da Vinci really didn't want to paint it. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

How the Pledge of Allegiance Went from Marketing Ploy to Classroom Staple

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The Pledge of Allegiance started as just part of a marketing campaign to sell flags. But along the way, it became something much much bigger.

Do Unbiased Jurors Exist in the Age of Social Media?

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About seven in 10 Americans log on to social media, the Pew Research Center reported in April 2021. They chat with friends and family, play games and read the news. By the time a high-profile court case rolls around for jury selection, there's a good chance those potential jurors have heard something about it. Can the impartial jury system survive the digital age?

What Billions in U.S. Aid Accomplished in Afghanistan: 5 Questions Answered

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Some $150 billion in nonmilitary U.S. aid flowed into Afghanistan from 2001 to 2020, but what exactly was accomplished in that time with that amount of money?

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