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Why Did the USSR Fall? The Real Costs of Becoming a Superpower
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By asking "Why did the USSR fall," you're really asking how a superpower unraveled from the inside.
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 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 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.
What's the deal with those quickie divorces and Reno?
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What's the deal with those 'quickie divorces' and Reno?
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.
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.
Locked and Loaded: Take a Shot at Our Firearms Quiz
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Cannons, howitzers and other artillery pieces produce more bang for the buck, but they're not so easy to carry in a holster. That's why armies need firearms. Now it's time to see if you're a firearms fanatic or a fizzling dud.
Can You Name the Movie with Only One Clue?
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Over the years there have been many iconic films that changed the world forever, but how well do you know them? See if you can guess famous films from a single clue with this HowStuffWorks quiz!