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The Battle for the 19th Amendment and Women's Right to Vote
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It's been 101 years since the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. Why did it take so long for women to get the right to vote in the United States?
9 Little-known Nuggets About Honest Abe
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President Abraham Lincoln was known for ending the Civil War and slavery, and his famous Gettysburg speech. Here are some lesser-known facts about him.
How the Boston Massacre Fanned the Flames of a Revolution
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The Boston Massacre didn't start the American Revolution. But what role did the March 5, 1770, protest play? HowStuffWorks looks at the history.
Why Is Missouri Called the Show-me State?
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Lots of U.S. states have nicknames, but Missouri's flinty moniker arguably is one of the best.
Holland vs. Netherlands: Tricky Naming for Different Places
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People often use the words Holland and the Netherlands interchangeably when talking about the country in Western Europe. Are the two places the same?
Anubis: God of the Dead and the Old Kingdom's Underworld
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Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god of the dead and protector of the gates to the underworld, was said to oversee every aspect of the process of dying and mummification.
The Peace Sign: From No Nukes Logo to Anti-war Symbol
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The peace sign has been a ubiquitous part of culture for more than 60 years. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this enduring symbol of cooperation.
Why Was the American Revolution So Revolutionary?
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Why was the American Revolution so revolutionary? Read about what made the American Revolution so unique in world history.
Shhh! Don't Tell. There's a Secret Apartment Atop the Eiffel Tower
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The Eiffel Tower in Paris is topped by a secret apartment. HowStuffWorks takes a ride to the top.
8 Wild and Sprawling Facts About Mongolia
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Mongolia is a country struggling to maintain its nomadic ways while stepping into the modern 21st century world. HowStuffWorks gets to know it.