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How Rocket Engines Work
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Rocket engines harness the energy to get a spaceship off the ground. Learn about solid-fuel rocket engines, liquid-propellant rockets and the future of rocket engines.
What Is the Rosetta Stone and Why Is the Artifact Important?
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Hieroglyphics used to be a language that no one -- Egyptian or otherwise -- could decipher. With the help of the Rosetta Stone, that all changed.
Railroads of the 1920s
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Railroads of the 1920s reflected a time of uncertainty in the industry at the time. Learn more about the railroads of the 1920s.
Introduction to the 1933-1935 Pierce Silver Arrow
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The 1933 Pierce Silver Arrow competed with the luxury cars from Cadillac, Lincoln, and Packard. Learn more about the 1933 Pierce Silver Arrow.
10 Historical Untruths About the First Thanksgiving
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On the fourth Thursday in November, Americans will gather to eat turkey and sweet potatoes, just like that first Thanksgiving ... Actually, not like that first dinner. Join us as we debunk some of the many Thanksgiving myths.
Ultimate Guide to Dora the Explorer
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Dora and Boots go on adventures in the preschool television show Dora the Explorer. Learn what Valerie Walsh had to say about the animated series.
UFO History
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Modern UFO history began with the 1947 UFO sighting by pilot Kenneth Arnold. Learn the history of UFOs from ancient times to the mid-20th century.
Ghost Stories
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Whether it's for Halloween festivities or everyday fun, kids love scary stories. Check out these read-aloud ghost stories for children.
Why do groups like PETA oppose the Iditarod?
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Iditarod protests are conducted each year by animal rights groups, such as PETA. Learn more about Iditarod protests and reasons for Iditarod protests.
How Dragons Work
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Dragons have captured imaginations -- and their fair share of maidens -- across the globe. But are they more than mythological?