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Native American Tribes

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Native Americans are an incredibly diverse minority with a deep history in North America. How much do you know about Native American tribes?

Which Native American Nations Were the 'Five Civilized Tribes'?

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In the 19th century, five Native American nations were given this title by the U.S. government because they adopted some of the practices of European Americans.

How Many People Died on the Trail of Tears?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and legacy of the Trail of Tears and the five tribes affected: Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole and Chickasaw.

How Well Do You Know Lacrosse?

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It can be a very different sport depending on who's playing it - but either way, let's see how well you know lacrosse!

How Bioarchaeology Works

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Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?

Honey Island Swamp Monster: A Towering Cryptid Draped in Mystery

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The Honey Island Swamp Monster is a mysterious cryptid of Louisiana, described as a Bigfoot-like creature with yellow eyes and grayish brown hair.

How 'Pretty Boy' Floyd Became the FBI's Public Enemy No. 1

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Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd lived a life of crime. HowStuffWorks looks at why the FBI named him Public Enemy No. 1, and how a famed agent killed him.

How Career Change Programs Work

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Career change programs can help you make a smooth transition into a job you love. Learn how career change programs work at HowStuffWorks.

Made in America: The Ridiculous History of 'OK'

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The fad for abbreviations like LOL is nothing new. In fact, this trend in the 1840s spawned the greatest abbreviation of all, "OK."

Mastering the ice: The figure skating moves quiz

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Are you a casual observer of the athletes on the ice, or do you know your skating terminology through and through? Test your knowledge of figure skating moves with this quiz!

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