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Why Xenophobia Thrives in Troubled Times

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Xenophobia, or the fear of immigrants and strangers, has a long history across the globe. What makes this prejudice so prominent throughout history?

Was There a Real Paul Bunyan?

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The story of Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack, is one of the most enduring tall tales. But was Paul Bunyan based on a real person?

An Historian Explains Ukraine and Russia's Complex Relationship

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University of Michigan historian Ronald Suny answers some questions and corrects some falsehoods about the Ukrainian and Russian history that helped lead up to the current events.

How Well do You Know Your '90s Trends and Fads?

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Do you still remember the most prevalent fads and trends of the 1990s? "No duh," you say? Then prove it. Go ahead and take our '90s fads and trends quiz now!

The Great Yellowstone National Park Quiz

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It is the most famous national park on planet Earth. How much do you know about America's renowned Yellowstone National Park?

What's the World's Tallest Building?

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In the last few decades, there's been a sort of arms race to build ever-taller skyscrapers. Which seven currently rank as the world's tallest buildings?

18 Famous Landmarks: Huge Statues, Waterfalls and More

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Some of the world’s most awe-inspiring spots are natural wonders, whereas other famous landmarks offer a peek into the past.

How Prison Telecommunications Work

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Prison telecommunications is tricky business when there's a risk prisoners will use telephone calls to commit crimes. Learn about prison telecommunications.

Breaking Out: A Dozen Great Escapes

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What do a Jesuit priest, a ladies' man and a group of Union prisoners have in common? They all managed to escape from horrific prisons. Learn how.

Datsun Sports Cars

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Nissan's earliest car, the 1914 DAT, eventually led to the Datson and, in 1934, the name Datsun. Learn about the Datsun line of sports cars.

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