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Is it true that drowned women always float face-up?

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One piece of American folklore usually passed around as fact is that drowned women always float face-up. Is this true? Find out.

The 'Green Book' Was a Lifeline for Black Travelers

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Before the 1964 Civil Rights Act and even after it, the tradition of the "great American road trip" was very different for families of color.

Have Most Plastic Surgeons Had Surgery Themselves?

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Do plastic surgeons elect to undergo cosmetic surgery more than the average American? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

How Sitcoms Work

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Sitcoms are the backbone of American television, but have you ever wondered where this format came from? Learn about television sitcoms in this article.

Diet Pills: What You Need to Know

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Diet pills are a tempting quick fix for an increasingly overweight American populace. Learn about different diet pills and the dangers of diet pills.

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.

Who Built These Mysterious Concrete Arrows?

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Giant arrows guided American airmail pilots on nighttime routes up until the 1940s. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

How Air Purifiers Work

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Americans spend an estimated $250 million annually on air purifiers for their homes. Learn why people buy air purifiers and how they work.

When Does Belief in a Conspiracy Theory Like QAnon Tip Into Addiction?

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About half of all Americans believe at least one conspiracy theory. But what's the difference between believing a theory and being addicted to it?

How Did Benedict Arnold Become America's Most Infamous Traitor?

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Revolutionary War turncoat Benedict Arnold is one of the most reviled figures in American history. But what did he do to deserve this ignominious fate?

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