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The Roots of Women's Rights

July 19 marks the anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention by Elissa Haney Susan B. Anthony (standing) and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were leaders in the struggle for women's rights. The "…

Thanksgiving

Source: iStockThanksgiving is more than a meal— it's a chance to connect with family and friends, remember what you are grateful for, and of course, pass the mashed potatoes and gravy. But why not…

Buddhism

The Buddha's Teachings As part of our larger collection of world religion overviews, Infoplease is happy to present some of the fundamentals of Buddhism. Learn more about the history of Buddhism,…

Tornadoes

Facts and figures about twisters by Ann Marie Imbornoni Related Links U.S. Tornadoes: 1840 to present Deadliest U.S. Tornadoes Tornado Safety (Ask the Editors) Fujita…

Trademarks: A History

A history of a billion-dollar business Related Links Lost Brand Names Trademarks Trade Names Brand Names Marketing Business The first case of actual trademark…

Clinton Scandal | Where Are They Now?

by Beth Rowen Monica Lewinsky displays her biography Monica's Story at a Paris department store as part of her European book tour. (Source:AP) Related Links History of Presidential…

Step-by-Step on the Campaign Trail

How the President Gets Elected —Holly Hartman Don't know the difference between a caucus and a convention? Unsure what the electoral college is? Check…