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The 22 Hidden History of the Great American Novel
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16 Forgotten Histories of U.S. Presidential Elections
The Election That Changed Everything in 1800 The Election That Changed Everything in 1800 (image credits: wikimedia) Picture this: democracy almost broke before
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The 19 Most Expensive American Music Memorabilia Ever Sold
Kurt Cobain's MTV Unplugged Guitar Breaks All Records Kurt Cobain's MTV Unplugged Guitar Breaks All Records (image credits: flickr) The music world stood in awe
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Should Phones Be Banned at Concerts? Here Are 10 Arguments for Both Sides
The Concert Battleground Everyone's Talking About The Concert Battleground Everyone's Talking About (image credits: unsplash) Imagine you're at your favorite ar
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10 Inventions That Will Never Need an Upgrade
The Timeless Dining Duo That Never Gets Old The Timeless Dining Duo That Never Gets Old (image credits: flickr) Think about it – when's the last time you looked
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The 17 Untold Stories of America's Most Famous Riots
The Hidden Agent Behind the Boston Massacre Riot (1770) The Hidden Agent Behind the Boston Massacre Riot (1770) (image credits: wikimedia) Most Americans know t
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19 Hidden Stories Behind America's Historical Landmarks
The Statue of Liberty – A Gift with a Radical Message The Statue of Liberty – A Gift with a Radical Message (image credits: flickr) Did you know that the Statue
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How 19 Literature Built Modern Democracy
The Republic – Plato's Paradoxical Gift to Democracy The Republic – Plato's Paradoxical Gift to Democracy (image credits: unsplash) Here's something that might
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15 Stories Hidden in Famous Rock Lyrics
Hotel California – Eagles: The Dark Side of Paradise Hotel California – Eagles: The Dark Side of Paradise (image credits: unsplash) The Eagles didn't just write
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18 Albums That Became Anthems of Change
Marvin Gaye's Revolutionary Masterpiece Marvin Gaye's Revolutionary Masterpiece (image credits: flickr) When Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" hit record stores i
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19 Books That Shaped American Freedom Movements
The Power of Written Words in the Hands of a Former Slave The Power of Written Words in the Hands of a Former Slave (image credits: rawpixel) Picture this: a ma
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Stars Who Cashed In Big: Hollywood's Wildest Vegas Victories
Ben Affleck's Card-Counting Coup (Image Credits: Flickr) Las Vegas – the neon glow flickers endlessly along the Strip, drawing in dreamers and high-rollers alik
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5 Fun Ways to Build Patience in Kids That Stick for Life
Why Patience Matters More Than You Think (Image Credits: Pixabay) Picture a lazy afternoon where the sun filters through the leaves, and little ones huddle toge
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15 Forgotten Inventors Behind Everyday American Life
Mary Anderson – The Woman Who Made Windshield Wipers Work Mary Anderson – The Woman Who Made Windshield Wipers Work (image credits: wikimedia) Picture a cold wi
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15 Lost Civilizations That Changed American Culture
The Mississippian Culture The Mississippian Culture (image credits: flickr) Imagine looking at the skylines of modern Chicago or New York and trying to picture
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18 Writers Who Changed the Course of Literature
Homer: The Foundation of Western Storytelling Homer: The Foundation of Western Storytelling (image credits: unsplash) The ancient Greek poet Homer stands as lit
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How 20 Fictional Works Fought Oppression in American History
The Little Woman Who Started a Great War The Little Woman Who Started a Great War (image credits: wikimedia) You wouldn't think a housewife from Connecticut cou
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15 Political Songs That Changed History
Strange Fruit – The Song That Made America Face Its Darkest Truth Strange Fruit – The Song That Made America Face Its Darkest Truth (image credits: wikimedia) W
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15 Forgotten Songs That Defined the Summer You Never Talk About Anymore
Steal My Sunshine – Len (1999) Steal My Sunshine – Len (1999) (image credits: flickr) There’s something about 'Steal My Sunshine' that instantly takes you back
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