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Behind the Michael Rockefeller Death Mystery
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Michael Rockefeller, the 23-year-old son of prominent political figure Nelson Rockefeller, went into the jungle of Netherlands New Guinea in 1961 and never returned. Here's the story.
Do You Know the Leap Year These Historical Events Happened?
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What comes along once every four years and is a real downer for salaried workers? It's leap year! While this one day may not hold a ton of historical significance, the year it represents certainly does. Can you identify the important events or moments in these years divisible by four?
10 Things That Went Missing Without a Trace
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What do George Washington's false teeth, a 42-ton steel sculpture and the crew of Flight 19 have in common? They all mysteriously vanished.
Can You Name the Historical Figure From a Legendary Fact About Them?
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Earth wouldn't be Earth without the epic people who do things like invent the internet, travel around the world in 80 days and yell, "Eureka!" Learn about the coolest accomplishments in history and try to match these historical figures to the legendary fact.
The Dyatlov Pass Incident: Could an Avalanche Have Killed the Hikers?
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What happened to the nine dead hikers at Dyatlov Pass in Russia? HowStuffWorks takes the mystery apart and examines it.
Classic Airplanes
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Every one of these classic airplanes was the product of loving care of an intelligent design team doing the best work of their era. Learn how aviation evolved and find links to classic airplane profiles, from the early years through today's jet age.
The 10 Heaviest Buildings Ever Moved
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The five heaviest buildings ever moved rank high in the history of structural moving. Learn what those five heaviest buildings are.
Scary Stories
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Whether it's for Halloween festivities or everyday fun, kids love scary stories. Browse this collection of read-aloud scary stories for children.