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Why Did England and Spain Fight Over an Ear?

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Jenkins' ear -- the severed ear of Capt. Robert Jenkins -- inspired a war. Learn how Robert Jenkins' ear led to a clash of monarchies in the 18th century.

Could treasure hunters have discovered "Nazi Gold"?

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Treasure hunters think they might have found Nazi gold. Learn about the history of Nazi gold and why treasure hunters think they've found the Amber Room.

Why did brothers fight on opposite sides of the Civil War?

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Brother against brother was a motif of the Civil War as families were divided -- even Sen. John J. Crittenden's. Read about brother against brother in the war.

Famous Locomotives

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Famous locomotives, such as the John Bull locomotive, have helped shape the history of American railroads. Learn more about some famous locomotives.

Modern Decline of Railroads

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The decline of railroads came about during the 1960s and 1970s as the automobile dominated transportation. Read about the decline of railroads.

Railroads of the 1990s

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Railroads of the 1990s explains the history of American railroads through the 1990s. Learn about the history of railroads of the 1990s.

Steam Versus Diesel

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The steam versus diesel debate was one that lasted for 20 heated years as technology advanced. Learn more about the steam versus diesel debate.

The Chicago Railroad Fair

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The Chicago railroad fair celebrated the centennial of railroading's arrival in Chicago. Learn more about the Chicago railroad fair of 1934.

The Moffat Tunnel

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The Moffat Tunnel is a six-mile tunnel that was built in the mountains of Colorado. Learn more about the Moffat Tunnel.

The Railroad Retirement Board

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The Railroad Retirement Board was created in order to give railroad workers a separate pension. Learn about the Railroad Retirement Board.