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How a Lone Sculptor Gave New Faces to Injured Soldiers of WWI
Anna Coleman Ladd made masks for soldiers badly injured in WWI. HowStuffWorks looks at how this heroic woman's work changed lives.
6 of the World's Greatest Missing Treasures
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It seems impossible to lose something so valuable, but it has been done -- more than once. See our list of the world's greatest missing treasures.
10 Real-Life Prison Breaks That Will Blow Your Mind
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Breaking out of a prison is no easy feat. Many prisons have security features such as CCTV, motion detectors, barred windows, massive walls, barbed wire, electric fencing, and armed guards. Despite these and other obstacles, some prisoners will exhaust the limits of their wit and ingenuity and take every opportunity they can to escape. Prison [...] The post 10 Real-Life Prison Breaks That Will Blow Your Mind appeared first on Goliath.
How Religion and Anti-regulatory Bias Birthed a $36 Billion Supplement Industry
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Supplements promise the moon - lose weight, end depression, stop smoking, sleep better, get young again! The supplement industry grew to massive proportions by offering up perfection in a pill.
The Dyatlov Pass Incident: Could an Avalanche Have Killed the Hikers?
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What happened to the nine dead hikers at Dyatlov Pass in Russia? HowStuffWorks takes the mystery apart and examines it.
How McCarthyism Worked
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McCarthyism is a political ploy that wields accusations and shame without significant evidence. Learn about Joseph McCarthy and his Cold War tactics.
How Chevrolet Works
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Chevrolet was founded in 1911 and has been GM's largest volume division since the 1920s. Learn about Chevy's history and the evolution of its cars.
How American Austin Cars Work
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American Austin made midget cars, more than a foot shorter than the VW Beetle. Learn why even a starring movie role couldn't sell American Austins.
1942-1947 Ford Half-Ton Pickup
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The 1942-1947 Ford half-ton pickup was less car-like than its pretty predecessors. See pictures and learn about the 1942-1947 Ford half-ton pickup.
1970 Triumph Tiger 650
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The 1970 Triumph Tiger 650 motorcycle was a better everyday bike than the Triumph Bonneville. See pictures and learn about the Triumph Tiger 650.