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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.

Charles Lindbergh's Transatlantic Flight

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Charles Lindbergh made the first transatlantic flight, from New York to Paris. Learn more about Charles Lindbergh's flight and his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis.

10 Reasons Why Tesla Is a Scientific God

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He had patents and pigeons galore. His role in history books could be more. So come ye science fans, and read up on your Tesla facts, myths and lore.

10 Historical Toys

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Some toys have remained popular throughout history. Learn about the top 10 historical toys at HowStuffWorks.

George Washington Carver: An Innovator Beyond His Era

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Few famous Americans enjoy a status as mythic as that of George Washington Carver, a man whose life as a botanist, agronomist, chemist and inventor earned him a lasting legacy. Carver's work is considered instrumental in changing Southern approaches to agriculture.

10 Eponymous Discoveries (and the People Who Made Them)

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Ah, the pride of leaving your name on a discovery as a lasting legacy of your time here on Earth. As the 10 discoveries on this list demonstrate, you probably won't get to revel in that pride while you're still alive.

Jane Goodall: A Global Face for Global Peace

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In her legendary 60-year career, Jane Goodall has made being an intrepid scientist, environmentalist, writer and teacher look easy.

28 Industrial Revolution Inventions That Shaped Our World

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Many inventions during the Industrial Revolution caused Europeans and Americans to move from an agricultural economy to an industrial one and changed the world forever. What were the top 10?

How Video Formatting Works

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When you watch a movie on your TV, you're not always seeing the same movie that played in the theater. A lot of formatting goes into fitting a movie onto a TV screen. Learn about the changes a movie goes through so you can watch it at home.

How Tablets Work

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Tablet computer sales are taking a bite out of other PCs but it took years before tablets became a hit with consumers. What makes them special?

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