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10 Last-minute Stays of Execution
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Most people sentenced to death in the U.S. get at least one stay of execution. In one case, the stay came a minute too late because of a misdialed phone number. Here are 10 of the most unusual cases.
10 Historically Pivotal Murders
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Few crimes can change history more than murder. Learn which historically pivotal murders sent shock waves through the public psyche at HowStuffWorks.
Can We Guess If You Identify More as a Democrat, Republican or Independent?
If there was ever a time to pay attention to politics, the time is now! But do you stand with the extremes, or somewhere in between? Take this quiz now and we'll guess if you're more Democrat, Republican or independent!
Why Do Some People Get Called for Jury Duty More Than Others?
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Have you been called for jury duty four times while your friend never has? Find out if some people get summoned for jury duty more than others.
Do You Really Stay Conscious After Being Decapitated?
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Decapitation is a surefire way to deliver a quick and painless death, right? In actuality, an increasingly large body of historical and scientific evidence suggests that beheading doesn't, in fact, deliver instant death.
Uncovering the History of the Bonanno Crime Family
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Explore the enigmatic Bonanno Crime Family. Discover its origins, criminal operations, and intriguing legacy in organized crime.
7 Cults in America: A History of Infamy
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Cults are not unique to the United States, but there is a long history of cults in America. "Compared to other developed nations, the U.S. does have this consistent relationship with cults," Amanda Montell, author of "Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism," tells LitHub. "Whenever I talk to my friends who are not American and I tell them I'm writing this book about cults, their eyes do not light up the same way that Americans' eyes do.
Chopper Pictures
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Chopper Pictures highlight some of the most unique Choppers ever built. Check out the awesome Chopper pictures in this image gallery.
Did Mussolini Really Keep the Trains Running on Time?
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Mussolini's dictatorship was brutal, but supposedly efficient. Did he really improve the rail system?
The Hannibal Lecter Quiz
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Think all there is to Hannibal Lecter is liver recipes and that creepy face mask? See if you can develop an accurate psychological profile of "Hannibal the Cannibal" with this delicious quiz.