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Could treasure hunters have discovered "Nazi Gold"?

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Treasure hunters think they might have found Nazi gold. Learn about the history of Nazi gold and why treasure hunters think they've found the Amber Room.

Are people in police custody dying of excited delirium?

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Medical examiners are attributing an increasing number of deaths while in police custody to a syndrome called excited delirium. The problem is, there's no proof this syndrome exists.

How Does a Silencer Work?

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How in the world can a gun silencer work? How can you possibly take an explosive noise that can damage your hearing and turn it into a little "ffft" sound?

How AMBER Alert Works

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A child being kidnapped is a parent's worst nightmare. Learn how the AMBER Alert system can help return children safely.

10 Fun Halloween Facts for Families

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These 10 fun Halloween facts for families demystify the origins of traditions. Learn 10 fun Halloween facts for families.

What does an Army combat engineer do?

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From constructing bridges to blowing them up, combat engineers must have a head for spatial thinking and a heart that isn't faint. Ready to learn about these military enlistees who are as much action as they are equation?

10 Countries With the Highest Suicide Rates (According to the OECD)

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Content warning: This article discusses self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, dial 988 or text SAVE to 741741.

10 Largest Economies in the World, Ranked by Nominal GDP

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Often measured by GDP (gross domestic product), the size of an economy is often defined by the total value of all the goods and services produced the borders of a given country. This gives us a nice, round (and often very large) number to stick next to a country's name, which makes it easy to compare to other countries.

Who Wins (and Loses) If U.S. Imposes Steel Tariffs?

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HowStuffWorks looks at President Donald Trump's proposal for tariffs on steel and aluminum and explores whether these could spark a global trade war.

What Was So Terrible About Ivan the Terrible?

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Ivan the Terrible's sobriquet may have been due to a mistranslation but he sure lived up to it, torturing and killing his many enemies. Still, he didn't start out so evil.

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