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The Ghost of Wild West Gunslinger Tom Horn Still Haunts Wyoming
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Tom Horn had a wild reputation. But there's doubt as to whether he really shot young Willie Nickell, the crime for which he was hanged. We investigate.
Black Men Were Cowboys Before It Was Cool
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In the early 18th century, Black cowboys were the only cowboys in the West. That's because white men didn't want to do the work. We're telling their story.
10 Mythical American Monsters
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Very tall, hairy, glowing eyes - that seems to be the go-to description for a lot of mythical monsters out there, especially in America. Here are 10 to keep an eye out for.
13 Superstitions About Lucky Numbers and Unlucky Numbers
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What's your lucky number? Would it jinx you if you told us? It's a funny thing, but whether for cultural, regional or religious reasons, we humans tend to put a lot of hope - and a little fear - into numbers.
Can You Name All These Thrillers From Just One Image?
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Movie buffs who enjoy watching from the edge of your seats, this one's clearly for you! If you're such an expert on films that give you chills, squeals and thrills, then you can ace this quiz in no time. Try it!
How Tangrams Work
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Tangram puzzles are made up of geometric pieces placed to create different shapes. Learn how Tangram puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.
The Giant of Kandahar: A Redheaded Monster of Mythical Proportions
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The Giant of Kandahar tale tells of U.S. military personnel encountering a massive, red-haired humanoid in the mountains of Afghanistan.
Can You Guess the Stephen King Movie From a Single Sentence Summary?
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From killer dogs to killer clowns, killer cars to killer laundry presses, Stephen King has been the King of Horror for decades now. Let's see how many of his movies you can ID from a short description. There's nothing to be afraid of!
UFO History
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Modern UFO history began with the 1947 UFO sighting by pilot Kenneth Arnold. Learn the history of UFOs from ancient times to the mid-20th century.
Group Word Games for Kids
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Group Word Games for Kids get kids learning and having fun at the same time. Involve the whole family in clever, innovative group word games for kids.