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Free Land: How the Homestead Act Helped America Expand Westward
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President Abraham Lincoln signed into law that any person in the U.S. could have free land - 160 acres in fact. But there was a catch.
How Many People Died on the Trail of Tears?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and legacy of the Trail of Tears and the five tribes affected: Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole and Chickasaw.
Top 5 Influences on Regional Cooking in the United States
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There are quite a few influences on regional cooking in the United States. Check out our top 5 influences on regional cooking in the United States.
How Passover Works
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The story behind Passover is a classic one of slavery and freedom, horrific wrath and great rejoicing. The festival starts with a meal called the Passover Seder.
How Jamaican Traditions Work
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What kind of traditions are celebrated in Jamaica? Read about Jamaican traditions at HowStuffWorks.
5 Sharp Quotes From Diogenes, the Funniest Ancient Greek Philosopher
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Plato called him a "Socrates gone mad." Others nicknamed him "the Dog." Yet there was a method to his madness as he barked hilarious takedowns at passersby. Here are a few of them.
How the Jumping the Broom Ceremony Works
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Why do people jump the broom? Read about the jumping the broom ceremony at HowStuffWorks.
10 Hyperbole Examples That Make Mountains out of Molehills
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Hyperbole is an ancient Greek word that roughly translates to "go beyond." The many hyperbole examples you find in everyday speech align with this idea of going further than the truth to drive a point home.
Goodbye Columbus — Hello Indigenous Peoples Day
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More states are replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. What's prompted the switch and how you do celebrate it?
These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations
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Many states (or territories) that are now part of the U.S.A. were once independent, even if not recognized as such by other countries. We'll look at some of them.