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Who Came Up with Mother's Day and Why?

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Mother's Day is set aside in many countries as a day to honor our mothers and grandmothers. The origin of this day can be traced back much farther than you might think. Learn about the history of this special day.

Quiz: How Did States Get Their Names?

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What does 'Massachusetts' really mean? Find out what you really know about the names of America's states with our HowStuffWorks quiz.

You Know These 7 Supreme Court Cases by Name, But What Did They Decide?

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Some Supreme Court cases are so well-known they're often referred to by their case names, like Roe v. Wade. But what were the cases really about, and what did they decide?

10 Food-based Traditions from the American South

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Food and the American south go hand-in-hand. Check out 10 food-based traditions from the American south at HowStuffWorks.

How Crayons Work

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Crayons are steeped in the artwork of our childhoods. How did these popular little sticks of color actually come about? Find out from HowStuffWorks.

Deobandi Islam Is the Ideology Fueling the Taliban

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The roots of the Taliban's religious beliefs - Deobandi Islam - can be traced to 19th century colonial India.

12 Midwest States: A Hub for Agriculture and Heavy Industry

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The Midwest region, also known as the Middle West or the North Central Region of the United States, is home to Lake of the Ozarks, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Mall of America. With the agriculture and manufacturing industries, the area has also had a big economic impact.

Can You Match the Theme Song to the '60s TV Show?

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TV theme songs become familiar friends, signaling the arrival of your favorite shows each week. If you watch a show through its entire run, you might find yourself listening to a certain theme song hundreds of times, but even casual viewers of a show can't help but hum along to catchy tunes. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about the most unforgettable TV theme songs of the '60s!

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