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Why Is a Town in Brazil Celebrating the U.S. Confederacy?
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The podcast Part-Time Genius asks which places exemplify American cultures outside the U.S. - and how America acquired its overseas territories.
The U.S. Vice President Who Took the Oath of Office In Cuba
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William Rufus DeVane King was the U.S.'s 13th vice president, and the only one to take the oath of office in another country. He and President James Buchanan were also the subjects of scandalous talk.
Black Loyalists Fought for Their Freedom During the American Revolution
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During America's War for Independence, the British promised enslaved Africans their freedom if they'd join their side. Thousands signed up. What happened next?
Sylvia Rivera: A Pioneer of the Modern LGBTQ Rights Movement
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As a zealous advocate for marginalized people in the LGBTQ community, Sylvia Rivera was a progressive and important figure in the movement.
When Grave Robbers Hold Famous Corpses for Ransom
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What are some examples of celebrity corpsenappings? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article detailing stolen corpses held for ransom.
Why Is Ayn Rand Still So Popular Today?
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Part-Time Genius podcast examines why Ayn Rand is still such a political rock star.
The U.S. Air Force Dropped an Atomic Bomb on South Carolina in 1958
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In the 1950s a nuclear bomb was accidentally dropped on rural South Carolina. Learn more about this weird history in this HowStuffWorks article.
In 1492, Spain Forced Jews to Flee the Country or Convert to Christianity
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An edict King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella issued forced Jews to emigrate, convert to Christianity or die. Learn more at HowStufWorks.
Brown v. Board Wasn't the First Case to Challenge Jim Crow in Schools
Brown v. Board was a landmark case that advanced the fight against segregation laws, but it was a long road to get there. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How the Stonewall Riots Worked
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The Stonewall Riots mark a major a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ rights in the U.S. Learn about the pivotal event at HowStuffWorks.