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How Enslaved Elizabeth Freeman, 'Mum Bett,' Sued for Her Freedom and Won

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On Aug 22, 1781, the court ordered that Mum Bett, later known as Elizabeth Freeman, should be emancipated from slavery. She was the first enslaved black woman to sue for her freedom and win.

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.

10 Things You Should Know About Rachel Carson

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The late marine biologist Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book, "Silent Spring," debuted 60 years ago as one of the finest works of nature writing ever.

Can You Pass This Basic Trivia Quiz?

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Do your friends ask you to tag along to trivia night, or are you always left out? Once you pass this basic trivia quiz, you'll prove why you deserve the invitation, or why you should stay at home! Which one will it be?

How Many of These '80s Drama Movies Can You Name?

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The 1980s were full of drama... even in Hollywood. Let's see how much you remember from movies produced during this decade!

How Spoilers Work

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Is it possible — just maybe — that spoilers don't actually (spoiler!) spoil all the fun? Learn about a super fan's worst nightmare at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Match These Fictional U.S. Presidents to the Correct TV Show or Movie?

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There have been 45 real-life American presidents, but that doesn't mean they're the only presidents we know. Fiction is full of great ones — if you can remember them!

Black Hair Care Made Madam C.J. Walker America's First Self-made Female Millionaire

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Madam C.J. Walker made her mark helping Black women feel pretty. And beauty products made her the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S.

How the Stonewall Riots Worked

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The Stonewall Riots mark a major a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ rights in the U.S. Learn about the pivotal event at HowStuffWorks.

How Snus Works

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First there was Volvo. Then came IKEA. Well get ready for the next major Swedish export: snus, a smokeless tobacco product, similar to dip or chew.

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