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How Lobotomies Work
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Lobotomies first came to public notice because of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. But what were lobotomies really like? Could they cure mental illness?
The History of Flight and 10 Bungled Attempts at It
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Ten bungled personal flight attempts over the centuries occurred when people thought they could fly. Learn about ten bungled personal flight attempts.
How SATs Work
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The SAT is explained in this article. Learn about the SAT.
Rating Low-Carb Diets for Seniors
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Low-Carb diets for seniors claim to produce everything from rapid weight-loss to decreased blood pressure. Learn about low-carb diets for seniors.
1961 Baseball Season
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The 1961 baseball season featured the Yankees winning the World Series and racking up record home runs. Learn more about the 1961 baseball season.
1974 Baseball Season
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The 1974 baseball season featured the Oakland A's winning their third consecutive World Series. Find out more about the 1974 baseball season.
What Is the Rosetta Stone and Why Is the Artifact Important?
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Hieroglyphics used to be a language that no one -- Egyptian or otherwise -- could decipher. With the help of the Rosetta Stone, that all changed.
How Improv Everywhere Works
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Improv Everywhere is many things: A stage for the stageless; a script for struggling actors; an attempt to get New Yorkers to remove their earbuds -- which is not as easy as it might seem.
What Is A Stryker Vehicle?
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The U.S. Army's Stryker is a lesson in flexibility: There are as many Stryker configurations as there are tasks to complete in today's military. Plus, it's easier to deploy than the mighty M1. Learn all about the Army's ambitious Stryker project: anywhere in the world within 96 hours.
10 Real-life Crimes That Became Fictional TV Episodes
There have been many real-life crimes that became fictional TV episodes. Visit HowStuffWorks to find 10 real-life crimes that became fictional TV episodes.