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Lily Dale: Where the Living and Dead Reconnect
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The village known as Lily Dale in upstate New York has been channeling spirits since the 1800s. HowStuffWorks finds out what makes Lily Dale tick.
Meet Hell-Cat Maggie, the Mythical Dame of the Dead Rabbits Gang
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HowStuffWorks learns about some very colorful alleged members of the 1860s gangs including Hell-Cat Maggie of the Dead Rabbits.
The Netherlands' Controversial Blackface Christmas Tradition
Who is Black Pete and is he a racist part of Dutch Christmas tradition? HowStuffWorks finds out.
What exactly is a right-to-work state?
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What exactly is a right-to-work state? Find out about the controversial laws that constitute a right-to-work state.
Oil Diffusers Make Your House Smell Great, But Are They Safe?
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Burning some essential oils around your home may make it smell really nice. But could there be some side effects you should be worried about?
15 Castles in France That Redefine Regal Elegance
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Want to travel back in time without giving up your croissant? France has you covered. It’s home to hundreds of castles in France, each one with its own stories, secrets and sweeping staircases.
Why did Gandhi march 240 miles for salt?
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The Salt March was Gandhi's march to Dandi in protest of British tax policies. Read about the Salt Satyagraha.
Why the Massive Maginot Line Failed to Stop Hitler
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After WWI, the French built a fortress of bunkers at its borders to stop another German invasion. But the Maginot Line has come to have a second meaning as a bad defense strategy.
Meet the Trebuchet, the Castle-crushing Catapult of the Middle Ages
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Before the advent of gunpowder, enemy combatants used a powerful siege weapon called a trebuchet to forcefully launch projectiles - sometimes a large stone, a decapitated human head or a dead horse - at intended targets.
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.