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Plains Indians Tell Their Stories Through Ledger Art
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Plains Indian men kept historical records of their tribes in art. First with petroglyphs and pictographs and then on buffalo hides. When the white man came, they moved their art to ledger books.
What Was So Lucky About Mafia Boss Charles 'Lucky' Luciano?
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The gangster most known for facilitating the creation of the modern American Mafia, he was the head of organized crime in New York City in the 1930s.
Who Was the Worst President Ever in U.S. History?
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Every few years, a group of historians and scholars ranks America's presidents. The "winner" of the worst president ever category has remained consistent.
15 Castles in France That Redefine Regal Elegance
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Want to travel back in time without giving up your croissant? France has you covered. It’s home to hundreds of castles in France, each one with its own stories, secrets and sweeping staircases.
Do you know where in the world you can find these famous statues?
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Of the thousands of remarkable statues around the world, you may know where to find the Statue of Liberty, and maybe the Sphinx. But what about all the others? From The Thinker and Venus de Milo to the Olmec Colossal Heads and Moai, see if you can match the famous statue to where in the world you'd find it.
Old Railroads
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The age of old railroads saw the birth of the first railroad lines and mass transportation on rail. Read more about old railroads in America.
10 Outrageous Experiments Conducted on Humans
Some truly bizarre and troubling things have been done through the ages in the quest for scientific knowledge. The 10 experiments on this list all made humans into lab rats.
What is digital spread spectrum as used in cordless telephones?
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DSS technology has evolved into the technology of choice for the cordless phone. What is digital spread spectrum as used in cordless telephones?
How has the evolution of TV changed America?
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How has the evolution of TV changed America? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how the evolution of TV has changed America.
How Uranium Glass Got Its Glow On
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Glass that glows? You bet. And that glow comes from a source you wouldn't believe. Uranium, the same radioactive ore now used to power commercial nuclear reactors.