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Can You Name These British Heroes From Their Statues?
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A true hero needs no monument - but it definitely helps to have one! From suffragettes to military leaders to great artists and thinkers, can you identify these British heroes from their statue?
10 Businesses Supposedly Controlled by the Mafia
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Mafia businesses can be both legit and non-legit. Find out what businesses the Mob has its hooks in, and how it maintains control.
Remembering Michael Collins, Apollo 11 Hero
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One of the three-man crew of Apollo 11, the mission that first set foot on the moon, Michael Collins was a true American hero.
Sticks, Stones and Knucklebones: The History of Dice
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Whether bone or stone, plastic or fuzz, dice have been rolled by people looking for a little luck in civilizations throughout recorded history.
When Grave Robbers Hold Famous Corpses for Ransom
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What are some examples of celebrity corpsenappings? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article detailing stolen corpses held for ransom.
Beyond 'Braveheart': 5 Things We Get Wrong About William Wallace
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The story of Scottish resistance hero William Wallace has morphed into fiction over time, but the truth is actually far more fascinating than the one we see in popular retellings.
The Fascinating History of Lemonade
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Ever wondered where lemonade comes from? HowStuffWorks looks at the history of this popular, puckery thirst quencher.
Artist Stephen Wiltshire Draws Entire Cities From Memory
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Stephen Wiltshire is a British autistic savant who draws entire cityscapes, in pen, entirely from memory. HowStuffWorks catches up for a conversation.
7 Foreign TV Shows Americans Love, Even With Subtitles
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Foreign and foreign-language TV shows are making the crossover to American audiences in a huge way. Here are some must-sees.
Crinkle Crankle: The Serpentine Wall With a Funny Name
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Crinkle crankle walls undulate, mimicking the shape of a snake's slither. But what's the purpose of these wavy walls?