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What Was So Lucky About Mafia Boss Charles 'Lucky' Luciano?

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The gangster most known for facilitating the creation of the modern American Mafia, he was the head of organized crime in New York City in the 1930s.

What Does Science Say About the Health Benefits of Cordyceps?

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Cordyceps is a parasitic fungus that grows on insects. It's been used in Chinese medicine for centuries and is said to fix a host of health issues. But is it too good to be true?

How Vladimir Lenin Took Russia From Romanov Rule to Communist U.S.S.R.

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In a quest to build a socialist country that morphed into a communist society, Vladamir Lenin and the Bolsheviks executed and imprisoned hundreds of thousands, and starved millions more.

A Macaw Will Mate for Life and Swear Like a Sailor

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Macaws mate for life, can speak human words and have even been known to blush when delighted.

A Hairy History of Eyebrow Trends

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HowStuffWorks looks at eyebrow shapes throughout history and the celebrities who pioneered the looks from Marlene Dietrich to Cara Delevingne.

What Would Happen if a Solar Storm Hit Earth?

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Solar flares disrupt Earth's magnetic field when they hit the planet, causing issues with power and GPS. But if a major solar storm hit Earth, the consequences could be catastrophic.

What if China never had a one-child policy?

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China's government imposed mandatory IUDs and mass sterilizations, among other measures. That's some serious micromanagement. Was it necessary to avert a population disaster?

Reflexology: Bogus, Beneficial or a Bit of Both?

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The ancient art of reflexology focuses on pressure points exclusively on hands and feet. HowStuffWorks looks at whether it really relieves stress.

How Telemedicine Can Help You During COVID-19 and Beyond

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Since the COVID-19 outbreak has people self-quarantining, telemedicine has become a big alternative. But if you've never done it, what can you expect?

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