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Why Is Blackface Controversial? Just Look at Its History
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Blackface, the old practice of using makeup to transform into a caricature of a black person, is still around. Learn about the history of blackface.
Ridiculous History: When an X-wing Pilot Was Questioned After Kennedy's Assassination
William Hootkins was an actor who appeared in 'Star Wars' and other films, but did you know he was questioned after Kennedy's assassination?
Who Owns the $17 Billion San Jose Loot?
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Who gets to claim sunken treasure as their own? HowStuffWorks looks at the case of the San Jose.
Britain vs. England vs. UK: What's the Difference?
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There's a whale of a difference between the United Kingdom and Great Britain. But whatever you do, don't call someone from Scotland "English."
How Genghis Khan Worked
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Sheer tenacity, brilliance and toughness enabled Genghis Khan to become one of the most powerful figures in history. HowStuffWorks looks at his life.
Penn Center: A Little-known Haven of the Civil Rights Movement
The Penn Center was critical to the American civil rights movement. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this overlooked piece of history.
Royal Babies Quiz
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Royal watchers, test your knowledge of the bejeweled babies of the British royal family with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
Chappaquiddick and the Mystery at Dike Bridge
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What really happened when Ted Kennedy's car plunged off a bridge killing Mary Jo Kopechne? Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at the event.
Ernest Withers: Iconic Civil Rights Photographer — and FBI Informant?
Why did famed photographer Ernest Withers betray the civil rights movement he so lovingly documented?
The Mysterious Skeletons in Ben Franklin's Basement
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Human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home. Lots of human bones. Was one of America's most venerated Founding Fathers a criminal of the worst kind?