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New York City's Iconic Dakota Helped Gild the Gilded Age

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The Dakota is most famous as the apartment where former Beatle John Lennon lived and died, but it also played a key role in the evolution of New York City during the Gilded Age.

What Era of American History Do You Belong In?

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American history features men and women of selflessness and of power. Do you belong in the gilded age of the robber barons or the prosperous post-WWII era? Take this quiz to find out!

Can We Guess Your Favorite Period in History?

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We humans have a habit of romanticizing the past. We see times gone by through rose tinted glasses. Was it really a golden age, or are we just forgetting all the bad breath and lack of electricity? Can we guess your favorite historical period?

Is there a right way to poop?

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Of course we all know how to poop. But you might be missing out on a faster, healthier, way to do it. Find out if there is a right way to poop.

Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents

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What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?

Who'd Pay $69M for a JPG? Inside the World of NFT Art

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Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are a way to turn digital art into an asset that can be stored in a blockchain ledger. They could revolutionize the art business. Still confused? Enter the brave new world of NFTs.

In 19th-century Paris, the Morgue Was the Best Show in Town

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Today Paris' best-known attractions are perhaps the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées. In the 19th-century, it was the morgue.

How Lobbying Works

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Do you know How Lobbying Works? Keep reading to find out How Lobbying Works and explore more about campaigning!

Can You Identify the Architectural Styles of These Famous American Buildings?

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America went from mud pueblos and Colonial homes to Googie buildings and blobitecture in less than 250 years. Look at these famous American buildings and see if you can identify the architectural style.

Can You Name What These Small Towns Are Renowned For?

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Miami, Chicago, NYC and L.A. might get all the attention, but Small Town, USA, is the real star of the country. It has given rise to some of America's most important legacies. Can you look at these small towns and guess why they're famous?

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