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How Safety Coffins Eased Grave Fears of Premature Burial

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"Safety coffins" were tricked-out caskets that provided a way for prematurely buried people to escape from 6 feet under, back when this fear was sometimes a frightening reality.

The Truman Doctrine Transformed U.S. Foreign Policy Forever

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Discover how the 1947 Truman Doctrine shifted the U.S. from isolationism to a policy of containing communism, reshaping international relations during the Cold War.

What Are the 7 Largest Countries in the World by Area?

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The seven largest countries in the world account for nearly half of the world's land area, but one is far larger than the rest. Do you know what the largest country is?

Pearl Harbor Attack: What Led to It and What Was the Aftermath?

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Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor was the major event that caused the United States to enter World War II. Learn about the attack only at HowStuffWorks.

Japan Surrenders and World War II Ends: June 1945-September 1945

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This World War II timeline covers events from June to September 1945. Follow the events that led to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.

Buildup to World War II: January 1931-August 1939

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This World War II timeline highlights important dates during January 1931 to August 1939. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis

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A diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine requires keen observational skills and in-depth inquiry. Learn how treatment is based on a diagnosis.

Knight

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Knights, in the Middle Ages, were warrior horsemen. A knight was called Sir, and was usually of a noble or a genteel family.

Why Annie Oakley Was America's Sharpshooting Sweetheart

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Annie Oakley was the leading lady of the American West. She could outshoot and outride most men of her time. And she did it all while in a Victorian dress.

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