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How Did Helen Keller Fly a Plane in 1946?
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Helen Keller accomplished a lot in her lifetime. Despite becoming deaf-blind at 18 months of age, she authored multiple books, engaged in outspoken activism and gave lectures around the world. But did Helen Keller fly a plane?
10 Jobs That Will Take You on Wild Adventures
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Spend all of your time at a 9-to-5 job dreaming of adventure? Then, maybe it's time you check out our list of 10 jobs that will get you out of the office and into something unforgettable.
How the Dawes Act Stole 90 Million Acres of Native American Land
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An alliance between well-meaning social reformers and land-hungry farmers resulted in a federal act that caused Native Americans to lose millions of acres of land they had once owned.
How Crosley Cars Work
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Crosley cars -- small, bare-bones, and inexpensive -- were unique to the 1930s car market. Learn about the origins of Crosley cars in this article.
10 False History 'Facts' Everyone Knows
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Lots of great stories from history we learned in school are just plain wrong. Here are 10 false history facts from HowStuffWorks.
What Rank Would You Achieve in Starfleet?
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Could anything ever be cooler than traveling to the final frontier, seeking out new life and new civilizations, boldly going where no one has gone before? Want to find out what rank you'll have when you do it? Take the quiz and see!
How the General Lee Works
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Many fans watched "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV show to see a character that never earned a salary -- the General Lee. Recently, the Dukes' 1969 Dodge Charger starred its first feature film, and it ain't just whistlin' Dixie.
5 Cool Things the Women Who Inspired 'Hidden Figures' Accomplished
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A team of black mathematicians ran the numbers at NASA during the Space Race. Learn more about the women behind 'Hidden Figures' at HowStuffWorks Now.
Want to Fight for Ukraine? Here's What You Need to Know
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Ukraine is seeking foreign volunteers to join the fight against the Russians. But unless you've got military experience and elite skills, you probably should stay home.
Why was Executive Order No. 9981 so important?
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Executive Order 9981 mandated equality in the U.S. armed forces, putting groups like the Tuskegee Airmen in high demand. Read about Executive Order 9981.