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How Sparta Turned Its Men Into Super-Soldiers — and Dancers

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Movies like '300' have popularized the image of ancient Spartans as super-warriors. But that's only part of the story

Black Hair Care Made Madam C.J. Walker America's First Self-made Female Millionaire

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Madam C.J. Walker made her mark helping Black women feel pretty. And beauty products made her the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S.

Against Crazy Odds, Simon Bolivar Liberated Six Countries in South America

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Bolívar was the catalyst and cult of personality behind the 19th-century liberation movement that won independence for six Latin American nations.

The Real Story of Montezuma, the Last of the Aztec Emperors

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You might say there are two Montezumas: the real one who lived and the one who was invented after his death by conquistador Hernán Cortés.

How Plate Spinning Works

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Plate spinning is a circus act that typically involves spinning plates on top of wooden dowels. Learn the secrets behind plate spinning.

Why Can't We Find Jimmy Hoffa's Body?

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Jimmy Hoffa disappeared on July 30, 1975 and hasn't been seen since. HowStuffWorks talks to an expert with a theory about what might have happened.

How Are Movie Release Dates Chosen?

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Movie release dates are often chosen several years in advance. Find out why movie studios battle for the best release dates at HowStuffWorks.

What was the 20th century's first genocide?

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What was the 20th century's first genocide? Read about what may have been the first genocide of the 1900s: the Herero and Namaqua people.

Aristides de Sousa Mendes Saved Thousands From Holocaust, But Lost All

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HowStuffWorks looks at the story of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese diplomat who lost everything saving thousands during the Holocaust.

Eugenics Overshadows the Legacy of Scientific Genius Francis Galton

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Francis Galton did pioneering work in meteorology, psychology, statistics and biometrics. But today he is mainly remembered for promoting eugenics.

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