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How American Exceptionalism Works
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'American Exceptionalism' is a term that's been used both positively and negatively. Find out the meanings of American Exceptionalism at HowStuffWorks.
Who Invented Chess?
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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.
10 Inventions by Thomas Edison (That You've Never Heard Of)
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It's common knowledge that Thomas Edison invented the incandescent light bulb and the phonograph, but did you know he also developed concrete furniture and a phone to communicate with the dead?
10 Most Famous American Fast Foods
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From the Big Mac to the Frosty, these 10 fast food menu items will make your stomach rumble. Check out our 10 Most Famous American Fast Foods.
How Trains Work
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We humans are mobile. Long before flight, FusionMan or even your average automobile arrived on the scene, trains were transporting us all over civilization. How did we get from horse-drawn carts to high-speed trains?
Is There a Hidden Cure for Cancer?
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A surprising percentage of Americans believe that Big Pharma is hiding the cure for cancer because there's a lot of money to be made treating the disease. Experts explain why this isn't true.
Can You Name the Historical Figure From a Legendary Fact About Them?
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Earth wouldn't be Earth without the epic people who do things like invent the internet, travel around the world in 80 days and yell, "Eureka!" Learn about the coolest accomplishments in history and try to match these historical figures to the legendary fact.
How Sign Language Works
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Sign language has been used for centuries as a way to communicate with the deaf. Learn about sign language and see pictures of the sign language alphabet.
Can You Answer These Questions a Librarian Would Be Able to Answer?
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Librarians have to know a lot about a lot. With advances in technology, librarians have to know how to use computer programs and fix simple computer issues. Not to mention they have to keep track of and organize books, papers, etc. Think you've got what it takes? Answer these questions that a librarian would know!
5 Events in Black History You Never Learned in School
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Most students in the U.S. aren't taught about important people and events in Black history. Here are five that you probably never learned in school.