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Was the Iroquois Great Law of Peace the Source for the U.S. Constitution?

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Historians doubt that the Iroquois Confederacy directly inspired the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at what influences the Iroquois' ideas may have had on the former colonists.

Have we reached peak oil?

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Oil is a nonrenewable resource. Have we found all the oil there is to find, or is there more out there somewhere? What's the best way to wean ourselves from our oil dependency?

Europe After World War I: November 1918-August 1931

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World War I, also known as the Great War, left Germany and other countries humiliated and angry. Learn about events that led to World War II.

1976 Triumph Bonneville

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The 1976 Triumph Bonneville motorcycle held to tradition against low-cost Japanese bikes. Find info and pictures of Britain's 1976 Triumph Bonneville.

How Limousines Work

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Limousines have become a staple for airport transportation and formal events. Find out how limousines are manufactured and what cars are used as limousines.

10 Differences Between Moonshining and Homebrewing

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After the success of craft breweries, it was perhaps inevitable that moonshine would get its own day in the sun. But while you can make both beer and whiskey at home, there are some major differences between them - starting with legality.

'Acoustic Kitty': The CIA's Not-so-purrfect Plan to Make a Cat a Spy

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It may sound like the name of a '90s indie band, but Acoustic Kitty was a CIA program to train housecats to be spies. Imagine how that turned out.

Who Invented the First Computer?

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This person of diverse interests also invented the cowcatcher device for trains and held a distinguished mathematics professorship at the University of Cambridge.

Railroads During the Depression

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Railroads struggled during the Great Depression, as did the rest of the nation. Read about railroads of the Depression era and the New Deal.

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