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How McCarthyism Worked
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McCarthyism is a political ploy that wields accusations and shame without significant evidence. Learn about Joseph McCarthy and his Cold War tactics.
How Bioarchaeology Works
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Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?
Unit 731: Inhumane Medical Experimentation During WWII
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Before World War II officially began, Japan invaded China's Manchuria region (now called Guandong) in order to expand its territory and extract natural resources to grow its economy. Japan would commit numerous war crimes against the Chinese and people throughout the Asian-Pacific.
How Salt Works
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Not only do we need to consume salt, we also need it for a variety of nonfood uses. But if it's so important, why do health organizations recommend that we closely watch our intake? Apparently, there can be too much of a good thing. Learn what happens when we overload on salt or get too little of it.
10 U.S. States With the Lowest Cost of Living
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U.S. states with the lowest cost of living are attractive to many people. Visit HowStuffWorks to find the 10 U.S. states with the lowest cost of living.
12 Black Inventors and Their Innovations That Shaped the World
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When asked to name a Black American inventor, many people might think of George Washington Carver and peanut butter. But this is actually a myth. There are hundreds of other unsung Black inventors who have shaped the world with their innovations.
Were the Philistines Really Uncultured 'Philistines'?
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The Philistines often show up in the Bible as a ferocious tribe waging war on the Israelites. But what do we know of them from archaeology?
The 16 Biggest Box Office Bombs of All Time
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To make their money back, plus a tidy profit, movie studios have to get butts into theater seats on opening weekend. This plan doesn't always work out.
Gertrude Bell Was Victorian England's 'Female Lawrence of Arabia'
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An intrepid world traveler, skilled mountaineer and noted archaeologist, Gertrude Bell broke all the rules at a time when women lived under the oppressive thumb of Victorian-era England.
Why did Gandhi march 240 miles for salt?
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The Salt March was Gandhi's march to Dandi in protest of British tax policies. Read about the Salt Satyagraha.