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10 Bizarre Treatments Doctors Used to Think Were Legit

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From tobacco smoke enemas to whirling chairs, doctors have tried almost everything to cure human disease.

How Photographic Film Works

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Photographic film has been around for more than a century, and it's still the best way to capture an image. Discover what's going on when you take a picture.

1960-1966 Ford Falcon

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When the Ford Falcon was released in late 1960 in Australia, it challenged rival General Motors. Learn how the two companies competed.

How the Hunt for D.B. Cooper Worked

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After nearly 50 years capturing the imaginations of millions, the D.B. Cooper plane-hijacking case is closed. Will we ever know the true culprit?

How Saturn Cars Work

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Saturn cars go back to 1982, when GM launched Project Saturn to build smaller quality cars. Find out how Saturn Corporation came to be.

How 4G Works

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4G networks promise to deliver all the speedy data we could wish for, but do they? Learn all about how 4G works and the future of 4G.

10 Essential Supreme Court Cases of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a huge force on the Supreme Court. HowStuffWorks looks at the mark she left in her 27 years on the highest court.

Natural Sleep Aids

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Natural sleep aids are often confused with scams. Learn how these legitimate methods of inducing sleep can help you get some shut-eye.

How Frogs Work

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Frogs come in all shapes and sizes and some of them are highly toxic, like poison dart frogs. Learn about frogs and check out pictures of frogs in this article.

Buildup to World War II: January 1931-August 1939

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This World War II timeline highlights important dates during January 1931 to August 1939. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.

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