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These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations
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Many states (or territories) that are now part of the U.S.A. were once independent, even if not recognized as such by other countries. We'll look at some of them.
What Really Happened in Salem Village?
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The guys at Stuff They Don't Want You To Know break down some of the myths behind the Salem witch trials.
How Dirty Is Your Shower Head?
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Researchers have discovered abundant colonies of mycobacterium in residential shower heads. HowStuffWorks takes a looks and offers a quick fix.
Is It the Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, or the Constitution?
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They are three of the most famous documents in American -- or rather -- human history. The Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, and U.S. Constitution form the basis of the American republic. But can you tell them apart?
Michael Rockefeller Disappeared in 1961. Was He Eaten by Cannibals?
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Michael Rockefeller, the 23-year-old son of prominent political figure Nelson Rockefeller, went into the jungle of Netherlands New Guinea in 1961 and never returned. Here's the story.
What If America Had Lost the Revolution?
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If the colonists hadn't eked out a victory against the mighty British Empire, what would have been their fate? Would leaders like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson have been executed?
10 Things That Went Missing Without a Trace
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What do George Washington's false teeth, a 42-ton steel sculpture and the crew of Flight 19 have in common? They all mysteriously vanished.
Your Friends Will Be Impressed If You Can Guess the Modern Day Names of These Places
Times change and places change with them, including their names! History is all around us, in disguise. The remains of the past are right in front of our eyes, but we can't always understand what it is. How comprehensive is your place-name knowledge?
Ridiculous History: When West Point Cadets Rioted Over Eggnog in 1826
Also known as the Grog Mutiny, the Eggnog Riot saw famous West Point cadets go nog-wild over whiskey restrictions. Read more at HowStuffWorks.
The French and Indian War Was the First 'Real' World War
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The French and Indian War was not the French against the 'Indians,' but a massive land grab that indirectly led to the American Revolution.