Stuff You Missed in History Class
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How the Louisiana Purchase Worked
10 november 2008 · 15 min
When Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory for 15 million dollars, the US nearly doubled in size. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the effects of the Louisiana Purchase. Lees meer
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How Presidential Salaries Work
5 november 2008 · 12 min
Compared to the average American salary, the President is well-off. However, most Presidents are wealthy when they arrive in office. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the fact and fiction surrounding the President's salary. Lees meer
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How the Swing States Works
3 november 2008 · 9 min
During presidential elections, campaign coverage often focuses on states whose populations are divided between candidates. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the fact and fiction surrounding the electoral college and swing states. Lees meer
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Why did Lady Godiva take a naked horse ride?
29 oktober 2008 · 16 min
In an argument over taxing peasants, Lady Godiva -- whose real name was actually Godgifu -- called her husband's bluff and rode naked through the marketplace. Or did she? learn more about the fact and fiction surrounding Lady Godiva in this podcast. Lees meer
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How can a corpse be incorruptible?
27 oktober 2008 · 11 min
Within hours after death, decay usually sets in and the human body begins to rot. However, some human bodies simply don't seem to decompose, and scientists have yet to figure out why. Check out this podcast to learn more about incorruptible corpses. Lees meer
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What happened to the lost colony at Roanoke?
23 oktober 2008 · 18 min
In 1587, English colonists in Roanoke mysteriously disappeared, leaving only a few cryptic clues behind. For centuries since, researchers have wondered what became of the lost colonists. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more. Lees meer
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Do political parties influence the First Lady's duties?
21 oktober 2008 · 14 min
The role of First Lady is extraconstitutional, and the functions of this position have varied across administrations. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the influence political parties may have on the role of the First Lady. Lees meer
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Was an Irish monk the first European to find America?
15 oktober 2008 · 10 min
Although Columbus is often thought to be the first European in America, an Irish monk may have reached the New World in the sixth century. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the fact and fiction surrounding St. Brendan. Lees meer
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How Presidential Pardons Work
13 oktober 2008 · 20 min
The U.S. Constitution grants several powers to the President, including the ability to pardon anyone for several types of crime. Learn about the origins of pardons in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. Lees meer
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What was America's first terrorist threat?
8 oktober 2008 · 10 min
When the U.S. was still a young nation, the notorious Barbary pirates demanded tribute from countries across the world. Rumor has it that President Jefferson was the first to stand up to the pirates. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more. Lees meer
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Does my vote count?
6 oktober 2008 · 13 min
The framers of the Constitution put the electoral college in place as a compromise, and ever since voters have wondered if their vote counts. Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks to learn more about the fact and fiction of the electoral college. Lees meer
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Did someone really escape from Alcatraz?
1 oktober 2008 · 12 min
Alcatraz was one of the United States' most notorious prisons -- isolated on an island and surrounded by sharks. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the fact and fiction surrounding escape attempts at Alcatraz. Lees meer
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The History of Presidential Debates
29 september 2008 · 17 min
In the United States, the presidential debate is a time-honored institution. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to as our staff writers trace the fact and fiction surrounding presidential debates. Lees meer
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Did Marie Antoinette really tell French peasants to eat cake?
24 september 2008 · 10 min
Marie Antoinette was only ten when Rousseau published the famous 'let them eat cake' quote. Check out our HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about what this statement actually meant -- whether or not Marie actually said it. Lees meer
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How the Symbols of U.S. Political Parties Work
22 september 2008 · 11 min
A donkey and an elephant are the symbols of the U.S. Democratic and Republican parties, but how were these symbols chosen? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the fact and fiction surrounding America's political symbols. Lees meer
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Why is there an underground city beneath Beijing?
17 september 2008 · 10 min
The Beijing underground city may sound like the stuff of legends, but it's a real place built to escape Soviets. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the fact and fiction surrounding the city underneath Beijing. Lees meer
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How Thomas Jefferson Worked
15 september 2008 · 17 min
Thomas Jefferson's life was peppered with accomplishments -- but what about the disparity between his public image and private life? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the fact and fiction surrounding Thomas Jefferson. Lees meer
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Who was America's first murderer?
10 september 2008 · 10 min
John Billington was one of the signers of the Mayflower Compact -- he was also the first American murder. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn about the fact and fiction surrounding America's first murderer. Lees meer
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Could Noah's ark really have happened?
8 september 2008 · 10 min
Versions of the Great Flood float around in nearly every human culture, and Christianity, Islam and Judaism share the overarching plot points of a man, a flood, and animals marching two by two. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn whether this sto Lees meer
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How did Rasputin really die?
3 september 2008 · 13 min
Rasputin, mystic and advisor to the Romanov family in Russia, was distrusted and seemingly immuned to death. How did Rasputin finally die? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more. Lees meer
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What happened to the two other men on Paul Revere's ride?
1 september 2008 · 11 min
Although Paul Revere's ride has evolved into an American legend, he was not alone on his famous midnight ride. Check out our HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the fact and fiction surrounding Paul Revere. Lees meer
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Did the Great Chicago Fire really start with Mrs. O'Leary's cow?
27 augustus 2008 · 9 min
In all of history, no cow is more infamous than Mrs. O'Leary's. The farm animals was accused of kicking over a lantern and starting the Great Chicago Fire on Oct. 8, 1871. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn whether this story is fact or fiction. Lees meer
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How King Arthur Worked
25 augustus 2008 · 8 min
Thanks to his enduring presence in western culture, the name King Arthur conjures up a very specific image. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the fact and fiction surround King Arthur. Lees meer
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Did the ancient Greeks get their ideas from the Africans?
20 augustus 2008 · 11 min
Known today as Egypt, Kemet is one of the longest-lived cultures in the world. The great Greek scholars studied at the Kemetic temple-universities, and based their learning on the Kemetic system. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more. Lees meer
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How the Great Train Robbery Worked
18 augustus 2008 · 11 min
On the night of August 8, 1963, a gang of thieves stole bank notes worth the equivalent of $50 million. Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about the fact and fiction surrounding the great train robbery. Lees meer
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Vlad Tepes: Who was the real Count Dracula?
14 augustus 2008 · 10 min
Vlad Tepes, a 15th-century Wallachian prince, was the notoriously blood-thirsty basis for Dracula, Bram Stoker's classic gothic horror character. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more about Vlad Tepes. Lees meer
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How the Donner Party Worked
12 augustus 2008 · 10 min
While stranded in the Sierra Nevada mountains, members of the Donner Party resorted to cannibalism in an effort to survive the harsh winter of 1846. Learn more about the fact and fiction of the Donner Party legend in our HowStuffWorks article. Lees meer
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How the Berlin Wall Worked
6 augustus 2008 · 9 min
The Berlin Wall divided a country and a city, but it had a purpose. Learn more about its history and how JFK and Barack Obama fit into the picture in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Lees meer
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How the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Work
4 augustus 2008 · 9 min
On July 7, 2007, the new seven wonders of the world were chosen by more than 100 million voters. But whatever happened to the original seven? Take a look at our HowStuffWorks article, 'How the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Work,' to learn more. Lees meer
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What's Mutual Assured Destruction?
30 juli 2008 · 4 min
During the Cold War, both the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. stockpiled weapons, eventually holding enough power to destroy the world several times over. Yet neither side actually used these weapons. Learn more about M.A.D. in our article on HowStuffWorks. Lees meer
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Why was tax evasion the only thing pinned on Al Capone?
28 juli 2008 · 4 min
Al Capone was a king among criminals, and 'kept his hands clean,' maintaining plausible deniability by avoiding direct connections to illegal activity. He never paid taxes -- and this came back to haunt him. Learn more in our article on HowStuffWorks. Lees meer
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Why did England and Spain fight over an ear?
23 juli 2008 · 4 min
When the Spanish Coast Guard caught English Captain Jenkins smuggling, they cut off his ear as punishment. Could this insult have sent two countries to war? Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn whether this is fact or fiction. Lees meer
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Did Nero really play the fiddle while Rome burned?
21 juli 2008 · 4 min
In A.D. 64, a great fire consumed Rome for six days and seven nights. Some rumors speculated that Nero set the fire, and even played a fiddle as the city burned. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn if this is fact or fiction. Lees meer
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Why was Davy Crockett king of the wild frontier?
16 juli 2008 · 3 min
Davy Crockett is one of America's great real-life legends. With a little help from Walt Disney, Crockett experienced a resurgence in popularity more than 100 years after his death. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn if this is fact or fiction. Lees meer
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What was the Christmas Truce?
14 juli 2008 · 4 min
Amid the bloodshed of World War I, the Pope pled for a truce on Christmas Day. The commanding powers refused the truce, but soldiers across Europe crossed battle lines to spend Christmas the enemy. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn more. Lees meer
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How the First Olympics Worked
9 juli 2008 · 4 min
The first Olympics took place in the sixth century in order to build diplomacy across the Greek world. Learn more about the history of the first Olympics in this HowStuffWorks.com podcast. Lees meer
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What was in Peter the Great's cabinet of curiosities?
7 juli 2008 · 4 min
Peter the Great was a feared leader but also an intellectual. Learn about Peter the Great and Peter the Great's love of academia and collectibles in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com! Lees meer
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The Cursed Tomb of King Tut
2 juli 2008 · 4 min
An inscription above King Tutankhamen's burial chamber reads: 'Death will come on swift pinions to those who disturb the rest of the Pharaoh.' This was known as the mummy's curse -- but was it fact, or fiction? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to lear Lees meer
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Ergot and the Salem Witchtrials
30 juni 2008 · 4 min
Some researchers allege that ergot poisoning may have been responsible for triggering the Salem witchcraft trials -- but is this fact, or fiction? Learn more about ergot and the Salem witch trials in this HowStuffWorks podcast. Lees meer
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Fact or Fiction: Is D.B. Cooper still alive?
27 juni 2008 · 4 min
The D.B. Cooper mystery involves the case of Northwest Airlines Flight 305, which was hijacked by a lone man. Learn more about the D.B. Cooper mystery. Lees meer
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The Elizabeth Bathory Episode: Was a Hungarian countess the world's most prolific serial killer?
25 juni 2008 · 4 min
Prolific serial killers are reigned in by some specific parameters. Learn more about Elizabeth Bathory and why she was known as "Bloody Mary". Lees meer
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Did Genghis Khan really kill 1,748,000 people in one hour?
10 juni 2008 · 4 min
Genghis Khan has more death attributed to him than any other person in history. Learn about Genghis Kahn and the siege Genghis Khan conducted on Nishapur. Lees meer
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