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Gregor MacGregor's Swindle: The Country That Never Existed

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Gregor MacGregor was a Scotsman who swindled hundreds of people in a land scheme in the early 1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at the incredible story.

How long is the longest existing family tree?

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The 'longest family tree' claim is obviously a very prestigious one. Which family does it go to? Learn about the longest family tree to find out.

Does sleeping after learning make you smarter?

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Want to ace that test? Learn if skipping the all-nighter and hitting the sack will boost your memory and learning at HowStuffWorks.

What's the Zone of Silence?

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The Zone of Silence is Mexico's own Bermuda Triangle, a place where radio signals don't work and an alien might just turn up. But what is the real story behind it?

Did Disney blacklist the voice actress for Snow White?

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Adriana Caselotti went M.I.A. after voice acting for 'Snow White.' Did Disney own the rights to her voice? Read on at HowStuffWorks.

Is it rude to screen your calls?

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Did you just receive a call and let it go to voicemail? Learn why it is or isn't rude to screen calls at HowStuffWorks.

Do Rhinos Really Stomp Out Fires?

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Do rhinoceros double as firefighters? That's the legend, at least. But is there any truth to it?

Can you get a glow-in-the-dark tattoo?

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Now you see it, now you don't. Find out how a tattoo can go from invisible to visible with the flick of a light switch at HowStuffWorks.

How did cable TV become a staple?

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Cable TV is ubiquitous now, but it wasn't a little more than 50 years ago. Learn more about how cable TV became a staple at HowStuffWorks.

What if There Were No Cockroaches?

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Cockroaches are among the most reviled creatures on the planet. They bring bacteria and allergens wherever they go - along with severe cases of the creepy crawlies. But would we really want to live in a world devoid of these little pests?

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