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Did the Dutch really trade Manhattan for nutmeg?

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Did the Dutch really trade New Netherland for nutmeg? Find out why nutmeg was more valuable than Manhattan.

5 Facts About Kathy Hochul, NY's First Female Governor

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History has been made as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo steps aside and Kathy Hochul becomes the state's first female governor.

Climate Change Threatens the Moai of Easter Island

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The statues of Easter Island have stood for over 800 years. See how climate change and rising seas are affecting them with HowStuffWorks.

The Voracious Spotted Lanternfly Is Invading the Eastern U.S.

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The invasive spotted lanternfly is spreading across the Eastern U.S. Here's what you need to know about this voracious pest.

The Northern Lights Could Dazzle Mainland U.S. Tonight

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A geomagnetic storm could cause a spectacular aurora borealis Aug. 18 and 19 over parts of the continental United States, as far south as Illinois.

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?

Earth's Black Box Warns of Planet's End Due to Climate Change

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A new project aims to document the possible demise of Planet Earth due to climate change. It's called Earth's Black Box and the creators hope this will be a warning to all Earth-dwellers to take global warming seriously.

U.S. Adoptees May Soon Gain Access to Their Original Birth Certificates

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Since the 1940s, the birth certificates of adopted children have been routinely changed to reflect the history and names of adoptive parents. States across the nation increasingly favor allowing adoptees access to the originals.

Could the Moore v. Harper SCOTUS Case Radically Alter U.S. Democracy?

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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could give state legislators almost complete control over federal elections, which some experts fear could establish one-party rule and endanger democracy.

EPCOT Was Walt Disney's Radical Vision for a New Kind of City

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EPCOT was Walt Disney's "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow." But it didn't actually turn out the way he had envisioned it.

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