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The 'Petticoat Rulers' Ran a Wyoming Frontier Town in the 1920s

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In 1920, a group of women established an all-female government in the town of Jackson, Wyoming.

What's the Difference Between a Windmill and a Wind Turbine?

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Windmills and wind turbines work on the same core principle to convert wind into energy, but one creates mechanical energy while the other creates electricity. Here's how they work.

How to Find Orion's Belt in the Night Sky

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Winter is the perfect time to look for Orion's Belt in the Northern Hemisphere. If you're new to stargazing, we'll show you how to find it.

Posse Comitatus: The 140-Year-Old Law That Affects U.S. Troops at the Border

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Posse comitatus is an idea and a U.S. law that leaves law enforcement to local authorities, not the feds. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

How Did Bonnie and Clyde Really Die?

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We know they died in a hail of gunfire, but who set this criminal couple up and how many shots were fired?

Scary Prehistoric 'Hell Pigs' Once Roamed the Earth

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These super-frightening entelodonts (aka hell pigs) once patrolled throughout Eurasia, North America and Africa.

What Are 'Low-yield' Nuclear Weapons?

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The Trump administration wants to develop a new generation of low-yield nuclear weapons that could be used without launching an all-out nuclear war.

Why Are People Superstitious About Double-yolked Eggs?

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Friday the 13th, a black cat crossing your path and a four-leafed clover are all common superstitions. But have you heard about double-yolk eggs?

How to Tell Someone They Sound Prejudiced

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What do you do when that prejudice reveals itself? See tips on how to tell someone they sound prejudiced at HowStuffWorks.

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