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How Volunteer Armies Works
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Volunteer armies face a number of recruitment challenges. Learn how volunteer armies operate and how they differ from conscripted armies.
The Legacy of African American Spirituals in Today's Gospel and Blues Music
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Gospel and blues music and songs of the civil rights movement have roots in slave spirituals, songs of sorrow, but jubilation at the idea of freedom.
Waxing Moronic: 10 Wrong Facts From Song Lyrics
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Lyrics aren't always meant to be taken literally, but some artists just get it plain wrong with the facts in their songs. Hum along at HowStuffWorks.
The Wild History of the Texas Longhorn
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These impressive Texas longhorn has an illustrious past. HowStuffWorks looks at how they wound their way through America and settled in the heartland.
Why Do We Have Middle Names?
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The modern tradition of using a middle name most likely began in the Middle Ages. HowStuffWorks checks out the history of the middle moniker.
Bacon's Rebellion: America's First Armed Insurrection
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Nathaniel Bacon led an armed rebellion in 17th century Colonial America against Gov. William Berkeley. The rebellion was brief but its ramifications changed the course of American history.
How Fascism Works
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Fascism is a political system that strips away individual rights and glorifies the fascist state. Learn about fascism, fascist leaders and neo-fascism.
How Much Do You Know about United States Currency?
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United States currency is the most powerful on Earth, mostly thanks to the strength of the country's economy. How much do you know about American currency?
What Is Morse Code? How It Works and Still Lives On
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The heyday for Morse code is primarily over, but this communication method using dots and dashes still has its place in our digital world.
How Narco States Work
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Narco states are places where illegal drugs are openly traded with governmental approval. Learn all about narco states.