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5 Things You Didn't Know About Autopsies

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Autopsies have been around since ancient times, but they seem so shrouded in secrecy. What goes on when a corpse goes under the knife?

10 Outrageous Lawsuits

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From suing over too-hot coffee to a misplaced pair of pants, Americans seem to be in a litigious state of mind. See 8 outrageous lawsuits.

Ulysses S. Grant Was One of the Greatest Military Generals in U.S. History

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As the commanding general of the Union Army, Grant helped save the United States during the Civil War. But how was he as the 18th U.S. president?

How Old Do You Need to Be to Rent a Car in the U.S.?

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Most car companies will rent to people aged 21 and up, but they'll charge big fees to do so. So how can you get around them? And which companies will rent to people over 18?

How Many Billionaires Are in the U.S.? More Than Any Other Nation

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Exactly how many billionaires are in the U.S. today? According to the Forbes annual list, 813 billionaires call the United States home as of 2024. That makes the U.S. the country with the most billionaires by a wide margin. Together, they hold a combined wealth of 5.7 trillion dollars.

Why Was Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier?

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Davy Crockett is immortalized as king of the wild frontier. Read about Davy Crockett and who breathed new life into the legend of Davy Crockett after his death.

Famous Locomotives

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Famous locomotives, such as the John Bull locomotive, have helped shape the history of American railroads. Learn more about some famous locomotives.

Why We Use the Suffix '-Gate' for Scandals (And Can We Please Stop?)

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Learn why the suffix "gate" implies a scandal, political or otherwise, in this HowStuffWorks article.

Friends Don't Let (Online-Ordained) Friends Officiate at Their Weddings

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HowStuffWorks explores the rise of online ordination and whether it is legal to be married by someone who was ordained online.

How Political Recalls Work

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Why (and how) are voters taking the extraordinary step of recalling officials they've already elected? Read about political recalls at HowStuffWorks.

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