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Why Chuck Yeager Was the Greatest Pilot of All Time

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Before Yeager did it, people thought it was impossible to break the sound barrier in flight. But he proved them wrong, even flying the plane while nursing two cracked ribs.

Sundown Towns: 'Hiding' Racism Right in the Open

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These towns, with all-white populations, may not be as blatant about their racism as they once were. But they're still here and being forced to face their ugly truth.

Why do movie posters look so much alike?

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Tons of movie posters are blue and orange because the colors contrast so well. Learn more about why movie posters look alike at HowStuffWorks.

Was Lyme Disease Created as a Bioweapon?

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Maybe it's mistrust of the U.S. government and health-related industries, as well as Lyme's insidious nature, that makes this idea catnip for conspiracy theories. But what's the truth?

How Queen Elizabeth Fell in Love With Corgis

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As we pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, we look at one well-known part of her life: her love of corgis.

12 of the Biggest Dog Breeds in the World

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Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. And a few breeds stand out for being, well, exceptionally huge. But what is the biggest dog breed in the world?

How Much Do You Know About Heavy Machinery?

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Coming through! You don't want to get in the way of our quiz on the steamroller, the bulldozer and other incredibly powerful tools that humans have made. But if you think you're up to the job, test your knowledge of heavy machines now!

How Ben Franklin Helped Ignite the Jersey Devil Hysteria

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Founding father Benjamin Franklin is partially to blame for the legend of the Jersey Devil. Here's the strange story of this folklore beast.

Robert the Doll: Serious Nightmare or Innocent Child's Toy?

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Robert the Doll, with his pockmarked face and little sailor suit, could scare the bejesus out of anyone, but what's the truth behind the stories of his mischief?

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