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Civil Rights Icon Fred Gray Honored With Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Martin Luther King Jr. called him "the chief counsel for the protest movement." Gray represented everyone from Rosa Parks to MLK. Now he's getting the U.S.'s highest civilian honor.
How Air Force One Works
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Air Force One is the most amazing private jet in the world -- a flying White House complete with a gym! Take a tour.
How Tax Brackets Work
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Tax Brackets are ranges of income that are taxed at different rates. Find out which tax bracket you're in and learn the history behind tax brackets.
Who Were the Mighty Fighting Buffalo Soldiers?
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HowStuffWorks examines the complicated history of the African American servicemen known as the Buffalo Soldiers.
How Street Sweepers Work
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Street sweepers have been around for more than a century keeping our roads clean. Learn the history of street sweepers and what they're like today.
10 Most Expensive Presidential Perks
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The President's benefits are nothing to sneeze at. Read about the perks and benefits you get when you become U.S. President.
Can You Identify These Celebrities If We Make Them Bald?
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Be it for an acting role or hair loss, sometimes those luscious locks have to come off. These celebrities might not want their head skinned, but it's happening anyway. Will you still be able to identify them? Let's find out!
Why Does Nova Scotia Have a Latin Name?
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The Canadian province's name means 'New Scotland,' so why isn't it in English? Learn more about the naming of Nova Scotia on HowStuffWorks.
Inside the CIA's Treasure Trove of bin Laden Files
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The CIA's 470,000 files belonging to Osama bin Laden offer a window into his final years. Behind the Bastards looks at some of the most curious.
How Pirate Radio Rocked the 1960s Airwaves and Still Exists Today
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When British radio wouldn't play the Rolling Stones' 'Let's Spend the Night Together,' in the 1960s, a ship moored off the coast of England would.