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Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon and the Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient

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We'll be blunt: Mary Edwards deserves mad respect. She was a feminist and abolitionist; the first female Civil War surgeon in the U.S. Army; and a Civil War POW. Plus she wore pants!

Hera, Queen of the Gods, Was Both Wife and Sister of Zeus

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She was also the goddess of marriage, women, the sky and the stars of heaven.

The Twisted Tale of a Racist Law Still on the Books

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The Mann Act was passed in 1910 and even though it's been used legitimately, it's also been abused. HowStuffWorks looks at its twisted tale.

The Famous Family Feud That Spawned Adidas and Puma

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Brothers Adolph and Rudolph Dassler were building a sneaker empire as the Nazis rose to power. Instead of fighting the Third Reich, they battled each other.

Who's Your Daddy? The History of Paternity Testing

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Before the widespread use of DNA, establishing the paternity of a child was a tricky business. Ever heard of the oscillophore?

How Fish and Chips Became England's National Dish

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HowStuffWorks travels to England to find out just how fried fish and chips got together and became so beloved in the U.K.

The Rise and Fall of the Oregon Trail

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Hundreds of thousands of emigrants traveled the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail. HowStuffWorks looks at what they endured in their search of a better life.

Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights

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This fall festival is about food, faith, lights and gifts. But please don't call it an Indian Hanukkah.

Why Libertarians Have a Love-hate Relationship With the 10th Amendment

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The 10th Amendment says powers not delegated to the feds are reserved to the people. Libertarians say it's not working. HowStuffWorks explains.

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