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How Billy the Kid Really Died

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Billy the Kid, whose legal name was Henry McCarty, was almost certainly killed by Lincoln County, New Mexico, Sheriff Pat Garrett, though questions have always lingered about what really happened.

What the 1919 Anti-Mask League Can Teach Us About Public Health

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Despite strict closing and mask orders, San Francisco was hit hard by the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic. But some residents balked at the rules and that meant more people died.

A Short History of Skid Row

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In the 20th century, there were dozens of Skid Rows across America, but today only one has been at the same location for over a century: Skid Row, Los Angeles. Why has it lasted for so long?

Exploring Haunted Indiana: The Creepiest Places with Dark Histories

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Discover the most haunted places in Indiana, from eerie asylums to ghostly mansions. Explore paranormal hotspots with chilling histories and spooky sightings!

10 Boom Towns that Went Bust

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Some towns boom but eventually bust economically. Learn about 10 boom towns that went bust at HowStuffWorks.

Wilma Mankiller, First Female Cherokee Nation Chief, Still Inspires Today

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Wilma Mankiller introduced a generation of people not just to Cherokee history but also to a model of Native women's leadership

WWII Sparked America's Shark Obsession, Not 'Jaws' or Shark Week

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Decades before Discovery started its wildly successful Shark Week, Americans were transfixed by stories of shark-infested waters.

Ridiculous History: The Great Stink of London

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The Great Stink of London occurred during the summer of 1858. Read more about this foul-smelling episode in Ridiculous History from HowStuffWorks Now.

The Ambush and Death of Gangster John Dillinger

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Dillinger was responsible for 10 deaths, three jail breaks and some 20 bank robberies. HowStuffWorks takes a look at how he was finally stopped.

10 Most Dangerous Places for Shark Attacks

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Dangerous places for shark attacks dot the globe, but some spots rate higher than others. See where the most dangerous places for shark attacks are.

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