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How Dingbats Works
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It's a printing press block, an electronic font and a less-than-flattering nickname -- so how did Dingbats come to be a series of word games, too?
How Solitary Confinement Works
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The U.S. has thousands of prisoners in solitary confinement. But experts are now saying it does more harm than good. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Guess the Movie Based on Its Tagline?
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Grabbing an audience's attention with a few words on a poster is an art! Sometimes, a great slogan can make more of an impact than the film itself. We challenge you to name these movies based on their taglines.
How the Mafia Works
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The Mafia has controlled everything from the street-corner drug trade to labor-union leadership to high-level politicians. How did it start and what's its status now?
Can You Identify These Legendary '80s NBA Players From an Image?
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The NBA reached new heights in the '80s because of the play of these basketball legends, and it's not just because of their physical size. Will you be able to identify the players who defined the decade? Take your best shot at this quiz and find out!
Railroad Expansion
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The railroad expansion of the middle and late 1800s changed America forever. Read more about the westward expansion of railroads.
How Bowling Pinsetters Work
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If you've ever been to a bowling alley, you know that one of the coolest things is how the pins get reset. How does it work? Take a peek at the machinery behind the scenes!
Did a U.S. president rewrite the Bible?
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The Jefferson bible gives a glimpse into the mind of an enigmatic president's religious views. Read how the Jefferson bible was created and where it is now.
Would turkey be so popular if it didn't have its own holiday?
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Turkey is almost synonymous with Thanksgiving, but would turkey be popular if the day didn't exist? Learn more about turkey popularity.