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Explorer Daniel Boone Blazed a Trail to the American West

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Forget the coonskin cap. Daniel Boone didn't wear one. But he did inspire a TV show, live with (and fight) Indians and help establish Kentucky as the 14th colony.

Can You Guess the Disney Movie From Just Five Clues?

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What's a childhood without a Disney movie in your memory? Whether you followed the live action movies starring the teen versions of today's hot celebs, or went gaga over the animated movies we still watch over and over today, Disney-produced movies are forever etched in our pop culture-loving hearts. Think you can guess their latest or classic flicks if we give you 5 clues? Then take a magic carpet ride and try this quiz!

Ivar the Boneless: A Viking Leader With an Odd Nickname

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Explore the life of Viking leader Ivar the Boneless, his role in the Great Heathen Army, and the enigmatic origins of his unusual nickname.

How State Governors Work

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State governors have a lot of power and responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about state governors.

13 Notable Movies Directed by Ron Howard

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Ron Howard has directed many blockbusters and charming comedies, from Splash to A Beautiful Mind. Read this list of Ron Howard movies.

What Is a Performance-enhancing Drug? Here Are 10 Examples

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The list of superstar athletes accused of - and admitting to - taking performance-enhancing drugs is almost as impressive as the number of sports that they compete in. And we're not just talking about steroids.

Before Christianity, Judaism and Islam, There Was Zoroastrianism

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It's the oldest (and probably most obscure) monotheistic religion. So, how did it influence so many of the better-known ones? And will Zoroastrianism survive?

The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought

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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?

A Holocaust Survivor's Surprising Message of Hope

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Magda Herzberger was just a teen when she and her family were sent to Auschwitz. It was the last time she saw her father. Now 77 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, we tell her story of survival and why we must never forget.

This Is What Happens When You Work at a Desk for 20 Years

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'Emma' is the physical embodiment of what years behind a desk could do to your body. HowStuffWorks looks at how we can avoid becoming Emma.

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