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10 Things That Went Missing Without a Trace
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What do George Washington's false teeth, a 42-ton steel sculpture and the crew of Flight 19 have in common? They all mysteriously vanished.
Can You Sneeze With Your Eyes Open?
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When you're a kid, this frightening rumor burns through the playground like wildfire. After all, what could be worse than your own eyes exploding out of your head? But does it have any truth to it?
Why is concrete fire resistant?
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When you see a fire burning buildings on TV, do you ever wonder why some remain standing and others fold? Concrete has a lot to do with it.
What Makes a Protest Effective? 3 Movements That Got Results
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Is it millions of marchers with clever signs and slogans, or does effective protest take more than just raised voices and collective outrage?
10 Things That Aren't Free Speech
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Free speech is a very guarded freedom, but that doesn't mean citizens can say whatever they like with no punishment. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Where Wildfire Prevention Impacts People and Climate Most
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The U.S. government is investing over US$7 billion in the coming years to try to manage the nation's escalating wildfire crisis. That includes a commitment to treat at least 60 million acres in the next 10 years by expanding forest-thinning efforts and controlled burns.
What If America Had Lost the Revolution?
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If the colonists hadn't eked out a victory against the mighty British Empire, what would have been their fate? Would leaders like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson have been executed?
How Did Benedict Arnold Become America's Most Infamous Traitor?
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Revolutionary War turncoat Benedict Arnold is one of the most reviled figures in American history. But what did he do to deserve this ignominious fate?
Top 5 Feminist Movements
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Feminist movements aren't all about bra-burning; they're serious efforts to change the way we think about gender equality. Read about five feminist movements.
The Very Short, Symbolic Life of the Cherry Blossom
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The pink and white blooms of the cherry blossom tree often herald the arrival of spring. But in Japan, the cherry blossom is also a well-loved symbol of fleeting beauty, nostalgia and loss.