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What Was the Largest Avalanche in History? 1970 Disaster Takes the Title
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When people talk about the largest avalanche in history, are they referring to the sheer amount of displaced mass? The total property damage? In reality, the phrase usually refers to lives lost, equating "largest" to the deadliest avalanche ever recorded.
1964-1967 Ford GT
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The 1964-1967 Ford GT was an underrated but ultimately winning entry in the international racing scene. Read how it happened and see stunning photos.
Can You ID These WWII Planes in Under 7 Minutes?
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Aviation history was made during the Second World War when aerial combat proved itself to be critical to warfare. Tens of thousands of planes took to the skies and made history. Think you can name them all? Strap in and show us what you got!
The New England Vampire Panic Was Very Real and Very Deadly
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In the 1890s, consumption (now called tuberculosis) was ravaging New Englanders. But what caused it? Could it be ... vampires? They exhumed the dead bodies to find out.
1957-1959 Ford Ranchero
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The 1957-1959 Ford Ranchero has its beginnings in the Australian Ford Utility. Learn more about the history of the 1957-1959 Ford Ranchero.
1971-1980 Ford Pinto
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The birth of the Ford Pinto came about through Lee Iacocca's efforts to build a domestic subcompact. Learn more about the origins of the Ford Pinto.
How Zoot Suits Work
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Zoot suits have an interesting story you might not know about. Read about zoot suits at HowStuffWorks.
The French and Indian War Was the First 'Real' World War
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The French and Indian War was not the French against the 'Indians,' but a massive land grab that indirectly led to the American Revolution.
Why Did Hundreds of Americans 'Drink the Kool-Aid' at Jonestown?
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In 1978, hundreds of followers of the Rev. Jim Jones died in Guyana, after being either coerced into suicide by their charismatic leader or actually murdered.
How Geronimo Went From Guerilla Warrior to POW
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The life and legacy of Apache warrior Geronimo has been twisted over time. One thing that is certain is he spent much of it avenging the death of his wife and children.