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Black Hair Care Made Madam C.J. Walker America's First Self-made Female Millionaire
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Madam C.J. Walker made her mark helping Black women feel pretty. And beauty products made her the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S.
Landmark TWA Flight Center Now Stuns as Hotel
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It took 22 agencies and more than 180 firms to turn Eero Saarinen's groundbreaking TWA terminal into a spectacular hotel. HowStuffWorks visits.
What Is the Oldest City in America? A Look at the Top 11
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Embarking on a journey through the United States' historical landscape to learn about the oldest city in America uncovers a rich mosaic of stories that trace back to a time before even the British arrived and settled on the land.
Can You Guess the Southern City From a Visual Clue?
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The American South is rich in history and full of cities ... maybe more so than you realize. We have 40 pictures and a little background info for each; can you identify the cities in question? Scroll down and find out!
10 Influential Green Architects
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Many say the pioneer of green design was the irascible Frank Lloyd Wright, but others note that sustainable architecture has been around forever. Regardless, who are some of the leading figures in the field today?
10 Boom Towns that Went Bust
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Some towns boom but eventually bust economically. Learn about 10 boom towns that went bust at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Pass This Very American Food Quiz?
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Calling all foodies out there! Fans of American food items should be able to easily pinpoint their favorites among this list. See if you can identify the yummy goodies in the screenshots—but get some snacks first, as this quiz is guaranteed to induce hunger! Happy eating and answering!
Why Is the Iowa Caucus So Important?
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The Iowa caucus is one of the most important in the presidential election process. HowStuffWorks looks at why a win here is so critical to candidates.
Are These Country Facts True or False?
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Countries are full of citizens, and citizens are full of pride, and pride is full of a lot of legend and myth. There is no shortage of information about any country on Earth, but separating the fact from the fiction is another story. Can you guess whether these country facts are true or false?
These 35 Trivia Questions Will Separate Americans From the Rest the World
How American are you? Or are you not American at all? Here are 35 of the most American questions to test your wits about this great country. If you think you know everything about the food, work, sports, entertainment and history of the U.S.A., test your skills here.