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10 Job Titles That Have Been Around for 2,000 Years
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Some jobs are so critical to everyday life that they've never gone out of style. Learn about 10 job titles that have been around for 2,000 years.
Early Twentieth Century Railroads
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Early 20th-century railroads saw major improvements in safety and comfort, as well as new regulations. Learn more about railroads in the early 1900s.
Top 10 Heads That Rolled During the Reign of Henry VIII
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Henry VIII was responsible for tens of thousands of executions during his 36-year reign. Learn about some of Henry VIII's most famous executions.
How Meth Works
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Meth, or methamphetamine, is a stimulant that can leave users toothless and paranoid. So why do so many people go after that high? Learn what meth can do.
How Circumcision Works
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Circumcision is a common medical practice in many places, but where did the tradition of circumcision even come from? Should we rethink circumcisions?
1956-1958 Plymouth Fury
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The 1956-1958 Plymouth Fury revived a Plymouth company that had fallen on difficult times. See pictures and learn about the 1956-1958 Plymouth Fury.
Vincent van Gogh Paintings from the Yellow House
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In 1888 Vincent van Gogh moved to the Yellow House in Arles, in the south of France. Learn about Vincent van Gogh's paintings from the Yellow House.
How Uranium Mining Works
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Thanks to our voracious appetite for energy, the element long linked with nuclear weapons is taking on a new role. Where does the hunt begin for uranium?
Top 10 Things That Women Invented
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By the end of the 20th century, female inventors held 10 percent of all patents, a disparity indicating the hurdles women faced in receiving credit for their ideas. The inventors on this list overcame those obstacles.
10 Things People Believe About the Illuminati
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Some people think the Illuminati controls the price of oil and pop music. See 10 things people believe about the Illuminati to learn more.