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What's Your World History IQ?
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The history of the world is full drama, romance, heroes and villains, but how well do you know it? Put your knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
The War of 1812: The White House Burns and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Is Born
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The War of 1812 ended in a stalemate, which enabled the U.S. to escape defeat and grow into a world power. HowStuffWorks looks at this forgotten war.
Can the United States Revoke Someone's Citizenship?
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Can the United States revoke someone's citizenship? Learn more about revoking U.S. citizenship in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
There's a Rhino-shaped Cave in Washington State
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It's perhaps one of the strangest fossils ever discovered. We'll explain how it came to be 15 million years ago, and how hikers found it in the '30s.
Remembering Bayard Rustin, Civil Rights Leader and Gay Activist
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Bayard Rustin fought racism all his life as a civil rights activist, friend of Martin Luther King Jr. and organizer of the March on Washington.
How Rice Cookers Work
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Burned chunks or gooey paste can be the disappointing result of rice gone wrong, but a rice cooker can even the odds for even the klutziest cooks in the kitchen.
1924 Baseball Season
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In 1924, the Washington Senators won the pennant from the Yankees and the World Series over the Giants. Learn more about the 1924 baseball season.
12 Black Inventors and Their Innovations That Shaped the World
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When asked to name a Black American inventor, many people might think of George Washington Carver and peanut butter. But this is actually a myth. There are hundreds of other unsung Black inventors who have shaped the world with their innovations.
Are You a U.S. War History Expert?
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The USA has a storied military history, but how much do you know about their many conflicts and those involved in them? Is your knowledge that of a Private, or are you worthy of being a General of the Armies? Get ready to take the battlefield against our U.S. war history quiz to find out.
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?