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How 'Scarface' Al Capone Became the Original Gangster
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Al Capone had a reputation for using violence in his pursuit of power. HowStuffWorks looks at why it took tax evasion to bring him down.
Deciphering the History, Symbols and Sounds of Egyptian Hieroglyphics
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About 25 symbols in the Egyptian hieroglyphic 'alphabet' denote specific sounds. But very few words were written purely alphabetically.
Could hackers devastate the U.S. economy?
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Hackers are a constant threat to economic and physical interests within the U.S. Find out how the U.S. is working to prevent a cyber attack by hackers.
10 Careers for People Who Can't Sit Still
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10 careers for people who can't sit still are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about 10 careers for people who can't sit still.
Can You Match These Famous Brands to Their Country of Origin?
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Life would be a dull place without video games, gummy bears, yogurt and fast cars. And if you don't know what country invented gummy bears, you're disrespecting one of Earth's greatest creations. Can you tell us the countries where the famous brands in this quiz were founded?
10 Worst Ways History Has Repeated Itself
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As they say, if we don't learn from history, we're doomed to repeat it. And as these 10 historical events prove, humans seem to be more prone to repeating than learning.
1947-1948 Isotta Fraschini 8C Monterosa
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The 1947-1948 Isotta Fraschini 8C Monterosa marked a return to auto-making for the revered company. Read why and see photos of this stunning classic.
How Does Amazon Deliver Stuff So Fast?
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Amazon began disrupting logistics when it first formed in 1994 - and it's not stopping now. How does it and other e-commerce retailers get stuff to you so fast?
How Terraforming Mars Will Work
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The thought of terraforming Mars is one of those ideas so outrageous that it just might work! Learn how it will work!
The History of the Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Where did that melty combination of toasted cheese and bread come from?