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Which Version of Spider-Man Are You?
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Does your Spidey-Sense rev up when you start thinking about which version of the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man you might be? If you're ready to put that curiosity to rest, try swinging through the questions in this quiz.
10 Businesses Supposedly Controlled by the Mafia
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Mafia businesses can be both legit and non-legit. Find out what businesses the Mob has its hooks in, and how it maintains control.
How DNA Profiling Works
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How DNA profiling works involves creating a DNA profile. Learn how DNA profiling works and how a DNA profile works.
What is the definition of insanity?
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We often throw around the word "insanity" for acts that seem to have no rational explanation (like a teacher giving an insanely difficult test). Legally speaking, though, it's actually a narrow term that's very difficult to prove in court.
What is the oldest cold case ever solved?
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Cold cases can be unsolved for decades. Learn about the oldest cold case ever solved at HowStuffWorks.
Do Psychics Ever Really Break the Case?
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Psychics often try to help police solve crimes, but how many times are they really successful? Stuff They Don't Want You To Know explores some cases.
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?
What Does 'Treason' Actually Mean?
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Though treason is the only crime mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, few know what the word actually means and fewer still have ever been indicted for it.
Can Red Flag Laws Help Prevent Mass Killings?
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Red flag laws let police seize firearms of a person who is viewed as a potential threat. HowStuffWorks looks at whether the laws can prevent crime.
What's the difference between mass murder and terrorism?
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When you hear about a violent crime, you may wonder if it's classified as an act of terrorism or mass murder. Learn the difference at HowStuffWorks.com.