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How John Muir Helped Pave the Way for the National Park System
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Muir was personally involved in the creation of Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest and Grand Canyon national parks and earned the title of "Father of Our National Park System."
Introduction to the 1933-1935 Pierce Silver Arrow
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The 1933 Pierce Silver Arrow competed with the luxury cars from Cadillac, Lincoln, and Packard. Learn more about the 1933 Pierce Silver Arrow.
Can You Ace This Australian History Quiz?
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Australia is one interesting country in terms of its progress, and how it is also being progressive today. But are you aware of many interesting details that make up its colorful history? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of Australian history, then, mate!
How the Environment Has Changed Since the First Earth Day 51 Years Ago
It's been 51 years since the first Earth Day, and while progress has been made in some areas, humanity still has had a major impact on the planet.
How Vocal Fry Works
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Does vocal fry signal the most annoying end of times? Or is it just part of a natural language progression? Learn all about it at HowStuffWorks.
How to Relieve Stress in Your Daily Life
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Stress relievers range from brisk exercise to calming meditation. Learn the signs of stress in daily life and see what you can do to relieve stress.
The 'Petticoat Rulers' Ran a Wyoming Frontier Town in the 1920s
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In 1920, a group of women established an all-female government in the town of Jackson, Wyoming.
10 Times Humanity Found the Answer (and Then Forgot)
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Could humanity be even farther ahead if we hadn't forgotten what we'd learned centuries ago? Learn about 10 times we forgot answers at HowStuffWorks.
What Is Transcendentalism and How Did It Change America?
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Transcendentalism was a 19th century philosophical movement with adherents like Thoreau, Emerson and Fuller, based on the idea that people had divine truth within them.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Autopsies
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Autopsies have been around since ancient times, but they seem so shrouded in secrecy. What goes on when a corpse goes under the knife?