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How did Rasputin really die?
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Rasputin, mystic and advisor to the Romanov family in Russia, was distrusted and seemingly immuned to death. How did Rasputin finally die?
10 Black Scientists You Should Know
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You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for everyone.
10 Monumental Events That Were Overshadowed by Other Events
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Where were you when Farrah Fawcett died? Chances are you don't remember. But if we threw out Michael Jackson's name you could probably answer the question. Guess what? Both events were on the same day.
Why Does the U.S. Use Fahrenheit Instead of Celsius?
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While most of the rest of the world has switched to Celsius, the U.S. continues to use the Fahrenheit temperature scale, apparently out of simple inertia.
The War of 1812: The White House Burns and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Is Born
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The War of 1812 ended in a stalemate, which enabled the U.S. to escape defeat and grow into a world power. HowStuffWorks looks at this forgotten war.
10 Cover-ups That Just Made Things Worse
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What were 10 attempted cover-ups that just made things worse? Learn more about these cover-ups at HowStuffWorks.com.
How Freedom of the Press Works
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HowStuffWorks looks at press freedom in the U.S. and around the world.
'Unsolved' Mysteries, Solved: 10 Times We Answered History's Biggest Questions
Was Anna Anderson really Anastasia Romanov? Does the Bermuda Triangle really exist? Wonder no more: We have the answers to these and other formerly unsolved mysteries.
Top 10 Heads That Rolled During the Reign of Henry VIII
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Henry VIII was responsible for tens of thousands of executions during his 36-year reign. Learn about some of Henry VIII's most famous executions.
Can You Name All of These WWII Political Figures From an Image?
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When it comes to the ins and outs of WWII, there's no way you're staying out of the politics of it all. Instead, see how well you actually know the political landscape by naming these political figures.