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Why did brothers fight on opposite sides of the Civil War?

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Brother against brother was a motif of the Civil War as families were divided -- even Sen. John J. Crittenden's. Read about brother against brother in the war.

How did the bald eagle get delisted as an endangered species?

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Bald eagle conservation became crucial in saving America's national symbol. Learn how bald eagle conservation efforts took 40 years to delist this bird.

Why did the 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake sell for $5.5 million?

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The 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Super Snake recently sold for a record $5.5 million. Here's a profile of this rare sports car, with photos and specifications.

How did forensics experts create a modern profile of Jack the Ripper?

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Learn about the Jack the Ripper profile and what profilers and forensics experts think about Jack the Ripper's identity.

How did a programmer find sex offenders on MySpace?

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When MySpace claimed it couldn't patrol its profiles for sexual predators, Wired News editor and former hacker Kevin Poulsen took it as a challenge.

How did a shipwreck double the size of the United States?

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The El Cazador shipwreck took with it the money that was to buy the Louisiana territory for Mexico. Find out more about the El Cazador shipwreck.

How did an attempt to blind a pope establish the Holy Roman Empire?

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The Charlemagne coronation took place only after an attack on the pope. Learn about the danger and intrigue behind the Charlemagne coronation.

Why did ancient Egyptian men wear cosmetics?

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Egyptian cosmetics weren't just for women. Read about Egyptian makeup and why the ancient Egyptian men wore it, too.

How did Lake Nyos suddenly kill 1,700 people?

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One evening, people heard their local lake rumbling. A day and a half later, 1,700 people were dead. What happened on that fateful night?

Why did it take more than 20 years to bury Eva Peron?

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Eva Peron's body wasn't buried for more than 20 years after her death; opposition parties used her body as a token in politics. Learn about Eva Peron's body.

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