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10 Scapegoats Still in the Crosshairs
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Scapegoating lets us blame others instead of accepting the consequences of our actions. Ready to meet some of the world’s most famous scapegoats?
Kate Warne: First Female Pinkerton Detective Thwarted Lincoln Assassination Attempt
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Kate Warne was bold enough to walk into the Pinkerton Agency in 1856 and step into her role as the first female detective in U.S. history.
5 Common Causes of Wildfires
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Human activities (such as leaving a campfire unattended, discarding lit cigarettes, debris burning and intentional arson) are among the top causes of wildfires.
Can You Guess the American City From Its Most Famous Streets?
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Whether you're walking in Memphis, straight outta Compton or in a New York state of mind, the cities you love have some very famous streets everyone knows. Cities can be identified with nothing more than these street names. Can you name them?
Michael Jordan
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Michael Jordan captured 10 NBA scoring crowns and six NBA titles during his legendary career. Learn more about the world's greatest basketball player.
Can You Name the U.S. State from 3 Random Facts?
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Are you the champ at your local watering hole's Trivia Night? As an elementary school student, did you pore through your American History textbook just for fun? Put your knowledge to the test with these fun-but-random facts about 35 of our nation's unique states!
Why You Should Get Fired Up About Dragon Fruit
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This pretty pink fruit is part of the flower of a climbing cactus. The plant likely originated in Central America but you can find the fruit almost anywhere today.
10 Worst Circus Disasters
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The circus can provide great fun and entertainment, but occasionally serious tragedies occur under the big top. Learn about the 10 worst circus disasters at HowStuffWorks.
16 World-Famous Architects and Their Impact
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We see buildings pop up and get torn down all the time, but some structures (and the architects who designed them) were built to last. These 16 are some of the most famous.
Can You Identify These Famous Tall Buildings?
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Our global obsession with reaching new heights isn't a new phenomenon; humans have been fixated on soaring structures since the Great Pyramid of Giza. See how many of these famous tall buildings you can name in the quiz that follows!