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How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day
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Though it's been around for more than 150 years, Juneteenth was still a mystery to many. But now, it's the newest federal holiday in the U.S.A.
Can You Identify the State by Its Baseball Team?
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We all love our major league baseball teams. And many of us are loyal to a team because it's the team of our home state. Can you identify which team belongs to which state?
How Crystal Skulls Work
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To some people, a crystal skull is simply a crystal in the shape of a human skull. But to those who believe in the supernatural, it can represent doom or hope.
A Portrait of John F. Kennedy, America's Youngest President
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John F. Kennedy was the youngest man elected president of the United States and fourth killed in office. HowStuffWorks looks at JFK's life and death.
How the Electoral College Works
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As we learned in the 2000 election, the electoral college plays a huge role in the election process. Learn how the electoral college works!
How Poker Works
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Once a game reserved for gun-wielding tough guys in smoke-filled back rooms, poker has become the mainstream. Now there are weekly poker games in homes all over the United States. Learn how to play poker.
10 Weirdest Failed Constitutional Amendments
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Some strange proposals have been made for Constitutional amendments. Learn about the 10 weirdest failed Constitutional amendments at HowStuffWorks.
The Beverly Hillbillies Quiz
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🎵"And then one day he was shootin' at some food, and up through the ground came a-bubblin' crude...."🎵 If the next words on your lips are, "Oil that is, black gold, Texas tea," then you're going to strike it rich with this quiz!
Top 10 American Political Dynasties
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American political dynasties include the Rockefellers and the Bushes. What are 10 of the most successful political dynasties?
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!