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Black Hair Care Made Madam C.J. Walker America's First Self-made Female Millionaire

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Madam C.J. Walker made her mark helping Black women feel pretty. And beauty products made her the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S.

Mob Boss John Gotti Never Lived Up to His 'Teflon Don' Nickname

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Gambino crime boss John Gotti is remembered as the Teflon Don for beating the legal system. But Gotti died in prison, so did he really live up to that name?

5 Events in Hispanic History You Never Learned in School

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Hispanics have contributed to American history since Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus stepped foot in the New World. Here are five events to know.

How Did Benedict Arnold Become America's Most Infamous Traitor?

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Revolutionary War turncoat Benedict Arnold is one of the most reviled figures in American history. But what did he do to deserve this ignominious fate?

Why the Korean War Still Matters

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The Korean War technically ended, but is still not over. HowStuffWorks looks at the war and why it's still important today.

Do people really scatter loved ones' ashes in amusement parks?

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Who wouldn't want to spend an eternity in an amusement park? Learn if people really scatter loved one's ashes in amusement parks at HowStuffWorks.

How the Coelacanth Works

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When the coelacanth was discovered in 1938, scientist knew they had found something extraordinary. Learn more about the coelacanth at HowStuffWorks.

8 Wild and Sprawling Facts About Mongolia

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Mongolia is a country struggling to maintain its nomadic ways while stepping into the modern 21st century world. HowStuffWorks gets to know it.

How the Panama Canal Makes Water Flow Uphill

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The Panama Canal has been one of the world's biggest engineering feats since it was built nearly by hand in the 1900s.

What If Earth's Core Cooled Down?

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The core of our planet is about as hot as the sun. Could it ever cool down? That's one thing you don't want to happen.

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