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Think the Founding Fathers Were a Bunch of Old Men? Think Again
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We see them in paintings of the day as a congregation of arthritic old men, drily deciding the terms of the new republic when, in actuality, some were as young as 26.
The Georgia Guidestones: A Monumental Mystery
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Much mystery surrounds the Georgia Guidestones, including the true identity of the man who commissioned them to be built and the identity of their destroyer.
Ridiculous History: When Benjamin Franklin Remade the Alphabet
Not content with declaring independence from British rule, Ben Franklin wanted to declare independence from the alphabet, too.
5 Worst Places to Be in a Thunderstorm
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Do you know the worst places to be in a thunderstorm? Golf course? On water? See our list of five worst places to be in a thunderstorm to learn more.
Pop Quiz: General Science
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Science nerds, this is for you! Can you ace this pop quiz? Test your general science knowledge covering chemistry, astronomy, physics, biology, and other fields, and let's see how you fare!
Why do grooms carry brides over the threshold?
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Tradition calls for the groom to carry bride over the threshold, and it's been that way for centuries. Read why the groom carries the bride over the threshold.
How to Repair Chimney Cracks
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Repairing chimney cracks is somewhat tricky. Learn about how to repair chimney cracks at HowStuffWorks.
How Ben Franklin Helped Ignite the Jersey Devil Hysteria
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Founding father Benjamin Franklin is partially to blame for the legend of the Jersey Devil. Here's the strange story of this folklore beast.
Can You Ace This American History Quiz?
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Four score and seven years ago...you know the rest! At least you should if you plan on acing this American History quiz. You definitely learned all of this back in high school, so reach deep into that juicy brain of yours, and have at it!
How Tagged Works
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Tagged is a social networking site that has become very popular. Learn all about Tagged at HowStuffWorks.