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7 'Facts' They Got Wrong in School About Christopher Columbus

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Did Christopher Columbus did he really prove the world was round? Did he think he had found a new continent? And how was he perceived back home?

Who Was America's First Murderer?

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America's first murderer was John Billington, who was one of the signers of the Mayflower Compact. Learn about America's first murderer.

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?

Who Put the Baby in the King Cake?

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King cake is as much a staple of Mardi Gras as the parades and beads. HowStuffWorks gets the story of this colorful cake, and the baby baked inside.

What Is the Rasta Movement All About?

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It started out as a small movement in Jamaica that went worldwide with the popularity of reggae music. But what is Rastafari really all about?

How the Boston Massacre Fanned the Flames of a Revolution

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The Boston Massacre didn't start the American Revolution. But what role did the March 5, 1770, protest play? HowStuffWorks looks at the history.

Bussa's Rebellion and the 200-year Fight to End British Rule in Barbados

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The struggle to sever colonial ties with the British has been going on for nearly 400 years in Barbados. On Nov. 30, 2021, the island officially became a republic, installing Dame Sandra Mason as its first president.

15 Yellow Birds Brightening a Skyline Near You

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Yellow birds are some of the most eye-catching creatures in the avian world, bringing bursts of bright yellow plumage to forests, grasslands and backyards. Some species have bright yellow bodies, while others display a mix of yellow feathers with black wings or olive green upperparts.

If We Give You a Capital, Can You Give Us the Right State?

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These are the cities where state governments reside, laws are passed, and the future of a state gets determined. Sure, some of them might sound familiar, but do you know in which state each of these capitals can be found?

Can You Name More Than 11 of These Things Canadians Would Know?

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When it comes to your knowledge of Canada, are you a geography genius, a political prodigy or more of a pop culture maven? This quiz will test you on all the things Canadians know about their country, including its history, political landscape and the cultural events which have helped shape our nation's identity.

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