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How White America Tried to Eliminate Chinese Restaurants in the Early 1900s
In the early 20th century, the white establishment considered Chinese restaurants a threat. HowStuffWorks explains the war on Chinese restaurants.
Top 5 Filmmaking Innovations
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Do you know the top 5 filmmaking innovations? Check out the top 5 filmmaking innovations in this article from howstuffworks.com.
How 'Pretty Boy' Floyd Became the FBI's Public Enemy No. 1
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Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd lived a life of crime. HowStuffWorks looks at why the FBI named him Public Enemy No. 1, and how a famed agent killed him.
How Diesel Locomotives Work
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Diesel locomotives are some of the coolest modes of transport out there. Giant machines like these are just full of technological treats. Explore a hybrid-diesel locomotive - from engine to engineer controls.
10 Heaviest Objects Mankind Has Ever Moved
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It's always been a dilemma for humans: how to move that super-heavy object to a new place. But we always seem to find a way, don't we?
10 Innovative Architects to Watch
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Move over, Gaudi, Gehry and Wright. There are some new architectural players on the scene, and they're shaping our world in unique and innovative ways.
10 Extinct Job Titles
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New jobs are being created everyday, but what happened to the professions of yesteryear? Learn more about 10 extinct job titles at HowStuffWorks.
Who was Rosie the Riveter?
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Rosie the Riveter is an icon of World War II and a symbol of feminine capability. Learn about Rosie the Riveter and her we-can-do-it attitude.
Were people vying to become slaves in the Ottoman Empire?
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Some Ottoman slaves were volunteers, believe it or not. Read about the devsirme system and the appeal of becoming an Ottoman slave.
How Power Grid Works
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Power Grid is a board game in which players attempt to provide power to cities. Learn how the game of Power Grid Works at HowStuffWorks.