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Why Some Cultures Require Women to Wear Veils

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Burqas are commonly associated with repression and religious extremism. But to many people, the veil is a sign of modesty and piety, as well as a badge of honor. What is the true meaning of the veil?

How the Stonewall Riots Worked

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The Stonewall Riots mark a major a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ rights in the U.S. Learn about the pivotal event at HowStuffWorks.

How the Prosperity Gospel Works

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The prosperity gospel is one of the most popular forms of Christianity in the entire world. But where did it come from and how did it get so big? And why do critics say it gives a false picture of Christianity?

How Emojis Work

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HowStuffWorks learns about emojis, those little pics that people use to represent their feelings or avoid misunderstandings. Poop emoji, anyone?

10 People With Incredibly Bad Luck

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These 10 people had the incredibly bad luck of being in the wrong place at the wrong time or the right place at the wrong time.

10 Most Deceptive PR Campaigns in History

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Diamonds are rare? Not really. They became an engagement ring staple, thanks to a clever, if deceptive, public relations campaign.

Notorious Bad Guys In Film History, Ranked

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We live in a world obsessed with heroes, there's no denying that. Be it older screen heroes like Humphrey Bogart or Errol Flynn to the more contemporary superhero craze, or even the (long overdue) evolution of the female screen hero, there's little question that the world we live in finds itself in dire need of [...] The post Notorious Bad Guys In Film History, Ranked appeared first on Goliath.

How Identity Theft Works

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Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the U.S. Learn about Internet identity theft, credit card fraud and identity theft protection.

How Dogfighting Works

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Dogfighting is a $500 million industry and has been associated with famous rappers and athletes, such as Michael Vick. Read more about dogfighting.

How Netflix Works

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Netflix is a highly successful online movie rental service. Find out how the Netflix movie rental system works and learn about the Netflix shipping process.

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