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Can You Answer All of These Questions About the US Military?
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The Department of Defense maintains the five branches of the United States Armed Forces. Together, these branches constitute one of the most powerful militaries the world has ever seen. What do you really know about America's military?
Hau Thai-Tang: 2005 Mustang Chief Engineer
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Hau Thai-Tang came to America from Vietnam when Saigon fell in 1975. See how he rose to become the chief engineer of the 2005 Ford Mustang.
How Prohibition Worked
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Prohibition was a constitutional amendment banning the sale and production of alcohol in the U.S. HowStuffWorks looks at prohibition and why it failed.
How Barbecue Works
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Almost every country in the world has some dish involving meat cooked over the fire. In the U.S., it's called barbecue. Come with us on a mouthwatering-journey through the history, politics and techniques of barbecue.
What brought bison back from the brink of extinction?
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Bison extinction seemed imminent during the 1800s, as the market for buffalo hide boomed. Learn how men like Teddy Roosevelt prevented bison extinction.
Lougawou: A Haitian Vodou Werewolf
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In Haitian folklore, few figures spark more curiosity than the lougawou. Often described as a werewolf-like creature, the lougawou comes from a mix of African mythology, colonial history and Haitian Vodou.
The Bullet Ant's Sting Packs a Painful Punch
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A bullet ant's sting will hurt for a long time, but it probably won't kill you.
The Dark History of Indigo, Slavery's Other Cash Crop
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HowStuffWorks traces the history of indigo from its origins and use as a cash crop for blue dye to its replacement by synthetics in the 20th century.
10 Historical Untruths About the First Thanksgiving
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On the fourth Thursday in November, Americans will gather to eat turkey and sweet potatoes, just like that first Thanksgiving ... Actually, not like that first dinner. Join us as we debunk some of the many Thanksgiving myths.
What Is a Group of Coyotes Called?
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If you have ever wondered, "What is a group of coyotes called," the answer is: a pack. A group of coyotes is most commonly called a pack.