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Did the Dutch really trade Manhattan for nutmeg?

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Did the Dutch really trade New Netherland for nutmeg? Find out why nutmeg was more valuable than Manhattan.

How to Build a Storage Shed

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Are you interested in learning how to build a storage shed? Check out HowStuffWorks for great tips on how to build a storage shed.

5 Signs You Should See the Doctor for Your Heartburn

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Do you need to see a doctor for heartburn? Take a look at this of the top five signs that you should see a doctor for heartburn.

10 Must-have Pantry Staples

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A well-stocked kitchen pantry is important so you can be prepared to cook at home and save money. So what food items should you always have on hand?

How Reo Cars Work

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The Reo Motor Car Company was created in 1904 out of an argument at Olds Motor Works. Learn all about Reo, which stopped making cars in 1936.

Inside 'Knight Rider'

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Knight Rider is being resurrected after the success of a TV movie. Find out more as we go inside Knight Rider.

Was Countess Elizabeth Bathory the World's Most Prolific Serial Killer?

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Prolific serial killers are reigned in by some specific parameters. Learn what those are and who ranks as the world's most prolific serial killers.

Many fans watched "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV show to see a character that never earned a salary -- the General Lee. Recently, the Dukes' 1969 Dodge Charger starred its first feature film, and it ain't just whistlin' Dixie.

Inside 'Shark Tale'

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Have you ever noticed how much Will Smith and Renee Zellweger resemble fish? Neither did we, until Dreamworks "fishified" the actors into Oscar and Angie for the animated movie "Shark Tale."

How Sock Hops Worked

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Sock hops can be a lot of fun, but where did they come from? Learn about sock hops at HowStuffWorks.

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