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How Sparta Turned Its Men Into Super-Soldiers — and Dancers

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Movies like '300' have popularized the image of ancient Spartans as super-warriors. But that's only part of the story

What Are Ghost Guns and Why Are They So Dangerous?

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President Joe Biden announced new regulations surrounding ghost guns. What are these untraceable guns that allow a purchaser to assemble them from parts?

Black Hair Care Made Madam C.J. Walker America's First Self-made Female Millionaire

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Madam C.J. Walker made her mark helping Black women feel pretty. And beauty products made her the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S.

Why Did Hitler Write 'Mein Kampf'?

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In 1925, Adolf Hitler published the first volume of a semi-autobiographical book that laid out his racist policies. But should anyone read it?

5 Events in Hispanic History You Never Learned in School

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Hispanics have contributed to American history since Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus stepped foot in the New World. Here are five events to know.

How Did Benedict Arnold Become America's Most Infamous Traitor?

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Revolutionary War turncoat Benedict Arnold is one of the most reviled figures in American history. But what did he do to deserve this ignominious fate?

How Year-end Business Taxes Work

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Year-end business tax planning is one way to reduce tax liability. Get the facts on year-end business taxes and tax deduction myths.

What was the 20th century's first genocide?

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What was the 20th century's first genocide? Read about what may have been the first genocide of the 1900s: the Herero and Namaqua people.

Aristides de Sousa Mendes Saved Thousands From Holocaust, But Lost All

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HowStuffWorks looks at the story of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese diplomat who lost everything saving thousands during the Holocaust.

Influential Women From the Bible Quiz

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Think beyond homemaking, child-rearing and other stereotypical lady roles for this Bible quiz. Think along the lines of warrior woman, prophetess and heroine in order to answer these influential women questions correctly.

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