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Why was Executive Order No. 9981 so important?

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Executive Order 9981 mandated equality in the U.S. armed forces, putting groups like the Tuskegee Airmen in high demand. Read about Executive Order 9981.

Who killed JFK?

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Who killed JFK? Conspiracy theories about the JFK assassination still abound. Learn about the JFK theories and who killed John F. Kennedy.

Did Cleopatra really lose the Battle of Actium?

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Did Cleopatra really lose the Battle of Actium? Learn about Cleopatra and the Battle of Actium at HowStuffWorks.

Why did ancient Egyptian men wear cosmetics?

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Egyptian cosmetics weren't just for women. Read about Egyptian makeup and why the ancient Egyptian men wore it, too.

Did the Dutch really trade Manhattan for nutmeg?

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Did the Dutch really trade New Netherland for nutmeg? Find out why nutmeg was more valuable than Manhattan.

Were people vying to become slaves in the Ottoman Empire?

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Some Ottoman slaves were volunteers, believe it or not. Read about the devsirme system and the appeal of becoming an Ottoman slave.

Why did Gandhi march 240 miles for salt?

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The Salt March was Gandhi's march to Dandi in protest of British tax policies. Read about the Salt Satyagraha.

11 of the Biggest Lies in History

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You don't look fat in those pants. I am not a crook. I never met her. Lots of us lie, but some lies are more detrimental than others. What are some of the biggest whoppers ever told?

How did a shipwreck double the size of the United States?

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The El Cazador shipwreck took with it the money that was to buy the Louisiana territory for Mexico. Find out more about the El Cazador shipwreck.

How did an attempt to blind a pope establish the Holy Roman Empire?

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The Charlemagne coronation took place only after an attack on the pope. Learn about the danger and intrigue behind the Charlemagne coronation.