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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?
How IPOs Work
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Initial public offerings have been around for centuries - every company with shares that are publicly traded on the stock market had an IPO at one point. Find out what an IPO is and how it makes people rich.
How Uranium Mining Works
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Thanks to our voracious appetite for energy, the element long linked with nuclear weapons is taking on a new role. Where does the hunt begin for uranium?
10 Misconceptions About U.S. Immigration
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Is immigration a good thing or not? We sort out the facts from about some major U.S. immigration myths at HowStuffWorks.
Chevrolet Malibu
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The Chevrolet Malibu and Chevrolet Chevelle represent five decades of mainstay Chevys. Check out these Malibu and Chevelle profiles and pictures.
How Historic Districts Work
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Historic districts could protect you from your neighbor's bad taste. Find out how historic districts work and how your neighborhood could become one.
How Hummers Work
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The Hummer, or Humvee, has made a huge impact on both military applications and civilian lifestyles. Read about the specs and culture of the Hummer.
How the Super Bowl Works
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Super Bowl Sunday is a football fan's nirvana. It's when the NFL champion is decided once and for all. But the day is about way more than just football.
How Nepotism Works
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Appointing family members to positions they may not have earned is criticized - but sometimes it's beneficial. Learn about nepotism at HowStuffWorks.
10 Black Scientists You Should Know
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You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for everyone.