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Why Do We Pay Income Tax in America?
After the ratification of the 16th Amendment to the Constitution in 1913, the U.S. federal government enacted its first, permanent personal income tax.
An A to Z List of the Most Famous People of the 20th Century
Links to biographies of some of the most famous and important people that shaped the 20th century. Page 2 of an alphabetical listing. (L to X)
How to Customize My Close Button and Minimize Button
Microsoft provides users with a bevy of customization options for Windows. From the personalization menu, you can adjust the desktop background, edit notification sounds, change your screen's layout, add gadgets and adjust window colors. When adjusting the window color, the basic menu only alters th
Painted clay figure of an equestrienne
Painted clay figure of an equestrienne, ca 7th–9th century A.D. Excavated from Tomb No.187, Astana Turfan, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China.
Breitenfeld: Gustavus Adolphus' Triumph
The Battle of Breitenfeld was fought September 17, 1631, during the Thirty Years' War. Advancing through Germany, Swedish forces engaged Catholic troops at Breitenfeld. In the resulting Battle of Breitenfeld, the Swedes won decisive victory.
The Case for Lee Harvey Oswald as the Lone Assassin
Was Lee Harvey Oswald acting alone when he killed President Kennedy? This article looks at the evidence that supports this position.
Defeat on the Frontier: Siege of Fort William Henry
The Siege of Fort William Henry took place in August 1757 during the French and Indian War and saw the Marquis de Montcalm force the garrison to surrender.
World War II Europe: Fighting in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy
Following the fall of France, the fighting in World War II in Europe shifted to the sands of North Africa. Battling the famed
Everything You Need to Know About Princess Diana
Diana, Princess of Wales was called the People's Princess, her life like a fairytale until the realities were exposed. Her death shocked the world.
Birth of Dionysus
There are different versions of the birth of Dionysus. Here are 3 versions of Dionysus' birth.
Asia’s Current 5 Worst Dictators
Asia's five worst dictators, as of 2013. Over the past few years, many dictators around the world have died or been deposed, but some are hanging on to power. See a list of Asia's worst here.
Clash in Kontum: Battle of Dak To
The Battle of Dak To began as attempt by the North Vietnamese to destroy a sizable US force in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. This attack was disrupted by US forces and the three week Battle of Dak To ensued with American troops fighting to dislodge the North Vietnamese from a series of fortified
How to Paint Largemouth Bass Scales
Largemouth bass is a game fish found in freshwater lakes and rivers in North America. Also introduced to Central and South America, the largemouth bass is a predator fish, with adults eating crayfish and smaller fish. It is a green fish with dark, horizontal, splotchy lines across it. It's pale unde