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Black Hair Care Made Madam C.J. Walker America's First Self-made Female Millionaire
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Madam C.J. Walker made her mark helping Black women feel pretty. And beauty products made her the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S.
A Portrait of John F. Kennedy, America's Youngest President
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John F. Kennedy was the youngest man elected president of the United States and fourth killed in office. HowStuffWorks looks at JFK's life and death.
Goatman Legends of Ancient Greece and Modern America
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Dive deep into the eerie realms of folklore with the mysterious Goatman legend. Often depicted lurking in secluded forests, this urban legend features a half man, half goat creature, emerging from the shadows of mythology to become a staple of campfire horror stories.
When, and Why, Did America Start Calling Its Citizens 'Consumers'?
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When did we start using the economics term consumers in place of the word citizens? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why Some Fans Fall to Their Deaths in America's Sports Arenas
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Why do fans fall to their deaths in sports arenas? Learn why fans fall to their deaths at HowStuffWorks Now.
Oak Ridge, Tennessee: America's Secret Atomic City
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The Manhattan Project built the city of Oak Ridge in rural Tennessee, where secret facilities produced uranium-235 for the atomic bomb.
10 Country Music Festivals Uniting Fans in North America
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There are few summer traditions quite like piling into a car with your friends, a tent in the trunk and a playlist full of country anthems.
The Longest Pier in the World is in North America
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When considering the longest pier in the world, you have to keep in mind that this means comparing pleasure piers (for tourism and recreation) with industrial structures that stretch far into the sea.
How the American Dream Works
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What exactly is the American dream? And how do you know if you're living it? Read about the American dream at HowStuffWorks.
How NACA Works
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NACA stands for Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America. Learn about NACA, a non-profit homeownership group, and its low-price mortgages.