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Ed Gein Was the Real-life 'Psycho'
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Ed Gein was known as the "The Butcher of Plainfield" for killing two women in the late 1950s. But he was also the inspiration for iconic horror movie characters, including Psycho's Norman Bates and Texas Chainsaw Massacre's Leatherface.
How the Freedom House Ambulance Service Became the First EMTs in America
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From 1967 to 1975, an ambulance crew recruited from a poverty-stricken black neighborhood in Pittsburgh became the first set of trained EMTs in America.
The Portuguese Man-of-war Is Not a Jellyfish and Packs a Nasty Sting
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Even washed up on the beach, the Portuguese man-of-war can deliver searing pain with its stinging tentacles, so whatever you do, don't touch it.
5 Tips to Install a Fireplace on Your Deck
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Deck fireplaces are "hot" outdoor accessories! We've five tips for installing one of these fireplaces on your personal patio.
Using Saw Palmetto to Treat an Enlarged Prostate
Saw palmetto, a natural supplement, can shrink prostate tissue and reduce symptoms. Learn more about using saw palmetto to treat an enlarged prostate.
How are U.S. taxpayer dollars spent?
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Tax dollars help pay for various things on the U.S. federal budget, but where does the money go and how are those tax dollars spent?
Are Mermaids Real? A Look at Mermaid Myths Across Cultures
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From Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" to C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" series to Alice Hoffman's "Aquamarine," mermaids have been a fixture in literature and pop culture for centuries. But are mermaids real?
5 Celebrity ER Trips
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Celebrity ER trips are for some of the same reasons as the general public. Take a look at five of the more famous celebrity ER trips.
Senate Write-in Candidates Rarely Win, But It Has Happened
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Just two write-in candidates have been elected to the Senate. How likely could another write-in candidate's chances be? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
5 Facts About the Wild West's Deadly 'Doc' Holliday
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John Henry "Doc" Holliday was first and foremost a gambler and gunfighter. But he was also friend of Wyatt Earp and is best known for his role the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.