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Did James Earl Ray Really Kill Martin Luther King Jr.?

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More than 50 years after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated by a lone bullet while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, questions still remain. Was James Earl Ray the sole gunman, or was it a conspiracy?

What Is the Oldest Country in the World? Depends on Your Criteria

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With constantly changing borders and governments, identifying the oldest countries in the world is tricky work.

Scientists Use LiDAR to Discover Massive Lost Mayan City

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LiDAR made it possible to discover the remains of a massive Maya settlement hidden for centuries. HowStuffWorks looks at the technology.

Racketeering Isn't Just a Crime for Mobsters

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Racketeering didn't exist as a crime before 1970. So what is it and why was the Mafia instrumental in its creation?

Can You Pass This High School U.S. History Test Without Googling?

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Since earning its independence from Britain in the American Revolution, the United States has been a part of - and made - many big moments in history. Do you think you could pass this high-school level U.S. history quiz?

Did the Lost Continent of Lemuria Ever Exist?

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Scientists once thought it was a land bridge between Asia and Africa. Occultists saw it as a place where gigantic humans lived who were once hermaphroditic and laid eggs. Yep, it's got a colorful story.

How the Emancipation Proclamation Worked

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While Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation didn't free the slaves, it was a crucial political move. Read about the Emancipation Proclamation.

How Ladies' Aid Societies Worked

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Ladies Aid Societies improved sanitary conditions during wartime. Read about the origins of Ladies Aid Societies in this article.

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.

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