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The Ambush and Death of Gangster John Dillinger

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Dillinger was responsible for 10 deaths, three jail breaks and some 20 bank robberies. HowStuffWorks takes a look at how he was finally stopped.

Is Cold-Shocking Your Body After a Sauna a Good Idea?

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The Finnish people tout the therapeutic benefits of a hot sauna, followed by a cold plunge into a lake. And they would know. They're credited with starting the practice and have been doing it for centuries.

How Dangerous Is the Beaver?

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Beaver attacks get a lot of media attention but should we really be afraid of beavers? HowStuffWorks learns all about these rodents.

How Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe Became a Symbol of Paris

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The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most iconic and enduring symbols of the city of Paris, France. But why did Napoleon commission it?

Growing Mushrooms at Home Is Easier Than You Think

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If you love mushrooms, why not grow them at home? It's easy if you have a mushroom growing kit.

What countries make port wine?

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Port is made in a number of winemaking countries, but the authentic product is unique to Portugal. Find out how this typically sweet wine came to be.

What is a Lazy Susan? The History Behind the Tray, and its Name

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The Lazy Susan is a circular tray that spins to make food service easier, but the origins of the name are a bit murky. What is a Lazy Susan, exactly, and why did it earn that disparaging name? Let's find out!

12 Nocturnal Animals: List of Creatures That Thrive at Night

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When the sun goes down, an entirely different set of creatures comes to life. This nocturnal animals list highlights some of the world’s most amazing night animals, from skilled hunters with heightened senses to creatures that use the cover of darkness to avoid predators.

16 Most Dangerous Amazon Animals: Look but Don't Touch

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The Amazon rainforest is teeming with life — some of it mesmerizing, some of it deadly. The most dangerous Amazon animals have evolved extreme adaptations to hunt, defend and survive in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

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