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5 Eloquent and Enduring Maya Angelou Quotes
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One of the most quoted (and misquoted) African American women, Maya Angelou's words and works resound with people of all ages and stages in life. Here are five quotes that explain why.
8 Countries That Changed Their Names and Why
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Look at any vintage map and you'll see how a country's borders shift. But what reason would a country have for changing its name?
666 Meaning: Angel Number or the Devil's Digits?
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The numbers 666 are a favorite of horror movies dealing with the occult. But where did they come from, and what or whom do they really refer to?
'Operation Mincemeat': The Wild Spy Deception That Helped Win WWII
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Operation Mincemeat seems like a spy novel plot. British spies left fake "secret" plans on a dead man's body hoping to fool the Nazis. And it worked.
A Wisconsin Woman Led a German Resistance That Enraged Hitler
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Mildred Harnack was the only American in the leadership of German resistance to Hitler. And Hitler personally ordered her executed for it.
How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines
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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?
Sober Curious? How Frances Willard's Temperance Movement Shaped Feminism
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Frances Willard and her followers believed that alcohol abstinence would lead to good health, but they also saw it as a way to create a just society.
How the CPR Doll Developed From a Famous Parisian Death Mask
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CPR Annie has been called "the most-kissed face in the world." But the doll's look was improbably inspired by a famous Parisian death mask.
What State Is Washington, D.C., In?
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Washington, D.C. is the seat of America's federal government. But what state is Washington, D.C. in?
How Many States Are in the U.S.A.?
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The U.S. comprises states, territories and commonwealths. So how many states are in the U.S.A.?