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How American Exceptionalism Works
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'American Exceptionalism' is a term that's been used both positively and negatively. Find out the meanings of American Exceptionalism at HowStuffWorks.
5 Harvest Rituals around the World
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Harvest rituals can be found around the world, in almost every culture. Check out our top 5 harvest rituals around the world at HowStuffWorks.
How Christmas Works
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Christmas is celebrated by hundreds of millions of people around the world each year. But what do presents, three wise men and Jesus have to do with each other anyway?
Top 5 Influences on Regional Cooking in the United States
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There are quite a few influences on regional cooking in the United States. Check out our top 5 influences on regional cooking in the United States.
On a Scale From 1 to 10, How Sexy Is Your Style?
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We define our personalities based on our style. Someone can look at you and learn a lot about you just by the way you present yourself to the world. Answer these questions, and we'll rate how sexy your style is.
How Capitalism Works
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Capitalism is, in essence, economic freedom. Learn about the state of capitalism today and the basic approaches to a modern economic system.
Can You Name All 35 Famous Works of Literature From a Description?
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Literature gives us a record of how humans have processed the joys and griefs of existence over the ages. How much of the record have you read? Let’s test your knowledge of human experience with this quiz!
Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents
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What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?
What Was the Christmas Truce?
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The Christmas Truce stands as a point of sanity in an otherwise chaotic environment in World War I. Find out what the Christmas Truce was and how it worked.
How Onesimus, a Slave in Colonial Boston, Helped Stop a Smallpox Epidemic
Onesimus, a slave in Boston, taught the process known as variolation. HowStuffWorks looks at how he saved countless lives.