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Cumberland Landing, Va. group of slaves referred to as "contrabands"

Heartbreaking history: Slavery in photos

Historic photos capture the nation's troubled slavery past.

Alabama Shakes will play ACL Fest 2012.

ACL Festival 2012 lineup

Crowd at ACL Fest 2011.

ACL Fest 2011, day 3

Photos from day 3 of ACL Festival 2011.

Our DNA may help decide how nice we are

Are nice people born that way? Partly, a new study suggests, but genes don't tell the whole story. The new research adds to the evidence linking specific genes to kindness and generosity, but these traits were also influenced by views about whether the world was a threatening or non-threatening place. ...

Friday the 13th brings a sense of dread to the superstitious. Both the number 13 & the day of Friday have been considered 'unlucky' for centuries. Combined, it's worse. See more common superstitions.

Photos: Common superstitions & their origins

We've all heard of these common superstitions, or even believe in them. But why do we knock on wood, or throw salt over our shoulders?

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