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How the FBI Cracked the iPhone Case … With a Little Help From Outside

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Ultimately, the FBI didn't need Apple to crack the iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters. HowStuffWorks Now digs deeper.

How Many Continents Are There? Depends Whom You Ask

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It may surprise you to know that experts around the world disagree on how many continents are out there. Here's why.

Is Voice of America's Mission of Objectivity In Danger?

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Voice of America, the U.S. government-controlled media network, has long had a reputation for being a source of unbiased news in contrast to the government-controlled media in countries it reaches.

Calamity Jane Rode Hard, Drank Even Harder and Became a Wild West Legend

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Martha 'Calamity Jane' Canary was a woman trying to make it in a man's world at a time when societal strictures held women tightly bound to norms of femininity.

What's the Difference Between Pyrite and Gold?

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Don't know your fool's gold from the real deal? We'll tell you how to tell what's pyrite (aka fool's gold) and the good ol' 24 karat stuff you want.

A Shrewdness of Apes? Collective Nouns Are a 500-Year-Old Language Fad

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Collective nouns, or names for groups, are sometimes very strange. HowStuffWorks looks at where they came from.

Battle of the Best Sonar: 'Team Dolphin' vs. 'Team Bat'

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Do dolphins or bats have better sonar? That question has led to some playful ribbing among scientists. HowStuffWorks wanted to find out, too.

How Many People Died on the Trail of Tears?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and legacy of the Trail of Tears and the five tribes affected: Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole and Chickasaw.

Are Elderly Criminals Punished Differently Than Younger Offenders?

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Judges usually can take age into consideration when sentencing an older person convicted of a crime. HowStuffWorks looks what the law says.

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