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How to Volunteer for Search and Rescue
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Ever wonder how to volunteer for search and rescue? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn everything about how to volunteer for search and rescue.
Post-war Railroads
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Post-war railroads chronicles the height of American railroad transportation. Learn about railroads and post-war railroads.
Natural Wonder: Niagara Falls Quiz
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All that majesty, power and water didn't stop Oscar Wilde from quipping about Niagara Falls being the second disappointment in the married life of many American brides who spend their honeymoon there. Test your knowledge of the famous natural site.
8 Famous Parks Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Plus a Tiny One You May Not Know About
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The designer of New York's Central Park believed that public parks were 'democratic spaces' belonging to all citizens, and aren't we glad he did?
Japanese Weddings
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Japanese weddings have several traditions that may be surprising Westerners. Read more about Japanese weddings at TLC Weddings.
"The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" Trivia Quiz
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Ride along with three unsavory characters seeking hidden Confederate gold while the Civil War rages in the background. This Spaghetti Western has it all: scenic landscapes, uneasy alliances and intense gunfights.
How the Harlem Renaissance Sparked a New African American Identity
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The historic period of the Harlem Renaissance hit its height a century ago, but its influence has impacted American culture through the decades.
How Cannibalism Works
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Cannibalism is a topic that's widely misunderstood and feared -- especially in the Western world. Learn about cannibalism and ancient and modern practitioners.
Railroad Expansion
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The railroad expansion of the middle and late 1800s changed America forever. Read more about the westward expansion of railroads.
How Subways Work
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London without the Tube? New York without its underground scene? Atlantans gliding straight from their MARTA stops to the airport? What would life be like without our underground transportation system?