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Bacon's Rebellion: America's First Armed Insurrection

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Nathaniel Bacon led an armed rebellion in 17th century Colonial America against Gov. William Berkeley. The rebellion was brief but its ramifications changed the course of American history.

Why Is Lobster So Expensive, and Will it Stay That Way?

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Lobster has long been associated with fine dining. But could newly imposed tariffs change that? HowStuffWorks looks at lobster's tanking price.

Black Loyalists Fought for Their Freedom During the American Revolution

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During America's War for Independence, the British promised enslaved Africans their freedom if they'd join their side. Thousands signed up. What happened next?

How Onesimus, a Slave in Colonial Boston, Helped Stop a Smallpox Epidemic

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Onesimus, a slave in Boston, taught the process known as variolation. HowStuffWorks looks at how he saved countless lives.

How the Rolling Jubilee Works

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Do you know How the Rolling Jubilee Works? Keep reading to learn about How the Rolling Jubilee Works, an offshoot project of Occupy Wall Street.

How Jamaican Traditions Work

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What kind of traditions are celebrated in Jamaica? Read about Jamaican traditions at HowStuffWorks.

10 Little-known Facts About the Founding Fathers

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You may be able to name a few of the Founding Fathers of the United States. But you probably haven't heard these facts about the Founding Fathers.

10 Weird Facts About Lobsters

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Lobsters pee out of their faces. Find out 10 weird facts about lobsters at HowStuffWorks.

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!

Can You ID All of the US Presidents From a Single Image?

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Are you a US history buff? In particular, can you identify each US President from one image? Try your luck and learn some presidential trivia while you're at it!

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