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Why Emmett Till's Murder Shook the Conscience of the U.S.

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What was it about Emmett Till's kidnapping and lynching (among the thousands of lynchings after the Civil War) that made the world stand up and take notice?

The Cassowary Is the World's Most Dangerous Bird

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This exotic bird could seriously injure or kill a person or a dog in an instant with its deadly claws.

Are Daddy Longlegs Truly Spiders? Setting the Record Straight

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That's right - daddy longlegs isn't an actual kind of spider, but a colloquial name that's been applied to a wide range of spiders and non-spiders, insects and non-insects.

What Is a Fiduciary Financial Adviser?

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We've got four questions that smart investors need to ask a financial adviser before putting him or her in charge of their investments.

How Did Constantinople Become Istanbul?

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Istanbul, Turkey, once known as Constantinople, has a long history as the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and as the center of cultural activity in Eurasia.

Was the White House Really Trashed at Andrew Jackson's First Inauguration?

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For almost two centuries, Andrew Jackson's inauguration blowout has been cited as the wildest party ever thrown at the White House. But should we take that depiction with a grain of salt?

What Makes Bog Bodies Different From Desert Mummies?

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What makes peat bogs so perfect at preserving human remains? We look at what's behind these waterlogged areas of decaying plant matter.

What Is MS-13 and Why Is It So Scary?

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President Donald Trump says deporting members of MS-13 will make the U.S. safer. HowStuffWorks looks at the gang's history and whether it's that simple.

Is it possible for a pregnant woman to be allergic to the placenta?

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Can a pregnant woman become allergic to her baby's placenta? Find out and learn about pregnancy allergies at HowStuffWorks.

What If Everyone Had the Same Salary?

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Income inequality contributes to societal ills. Would mandating equal paychecks for all improve the situation or lead to work-shirking and massive government?

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