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The Virginia Plan vs. the New Jersey Plan: A Constitutional Grudge Match
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When the Articles of Confederation failed, the Constitutional Convention of 1787 became a contest between large states and small states for equal representation.
Loving v. Virginia: The Landmark Case That Legalized Interracial Marriage in the U.S.
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Richard and Mildred Loving's marriage led to the Supreme Court's 1967 decision to ban anti-miscegenation laws. Learn about the case at HowStuffWorks.
Grilling History 101: Who Made it Famous and Why?
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Grilling history began the past 100 years. Learn about grilling history, who made grilling famous and why in this article.
UFO History
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Modern UFO history began with the 1947 UFO sighting by pilot Kenneth Arnold. Learn the history of UFOs from ancient times to the mid-20th century.
Are You a History Major? Take This World History Trivia Quiz!
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We saw you snoring in Physics class … but you were paying attention in History 101, right? Set aside Google and remember there's no cheating on this epic history quiz. Try your best on this general world history test now!
10 Historical Untruths About the First Thanksgiving
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On the fourth Thursday in November, Americans will gather to eat turkey and sweet potatoes, just like that first Thanksgiving ... Actually, not like that first dinner. Join us as we debunk some of the many Thanksgiving myths.
The Fascinating History of Lemonade
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Ever wondered where lemonade comes from? HowStuffWorks looks at the history of this popular, puckery thirst quencher.
10 Tips for Mapping Your Family History
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You might know where you're going but do you know where you came from? Here are 10 tips for mapping your family history from HowStuffWorks.
Can You Score 27/35 On This Difficult American History Quiz?
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American history can be both intriguing and complicated at the same time. How well do you know your American history? Take this difficult quiz and find out!
10 Dogs Who Made History
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HowStuffWorks reports on dogs who've helped with the Cuban Missile Crisis, joined the Russian space program and found ancient cave paintings.