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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.

How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?

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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?

How Much Do You Know About the History of New York City?

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Did you know there's a "secret" Track 61 train station on Manhattan? That the game of pinball was actually banned in the city at one time? Harlem is up, and the Battery is down -- and, always remember this: if the street numbers are going up, like 42nd St. to 43rd to 44th Street, then you're headed north. (Numbers going down? Turn around.) Oh, and "PONY," if you see it around, means Product of New York.

10 Great After-school Activities for Tweens

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Looking for great after-school activities for tweens? Visit TLC Family to find 10 great after-school activities for tweens.

How Marriage Works

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Marriage is about beginning a new life with a loved one, but it’s also a legal process. Learn about marriage laws, marriage licenses and marriage customs.

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.

How Jazz Works

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Jazz is often referred to as 'Americas Classical Music.' Find out where jazz music was created and learn about the culture associated with jazz.

10 Extinct Job Titles

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New jobs are being created everyday, but what happened to the professions of yesteryear? Learn more about 10 extinct job titles at HowStuffWorks.

10 Iconic Fashion Pieces Named for People or Places

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From the bikini to the Hermès Birkin bag, fashion favorites are often named for the people and places that inspired them. HowStuffWorks looks at 10.

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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