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The U.S. Air Force Dropped an Atomic Bomb on South Carolina in 1958
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In the 1950s a nuclear bomb was accidentally dropped on rural South Carolina. Learn more about this weird history in this HowStuffWorks article.
What does 'above the line' mean in movie production?
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In movie production, the phrase 'above the line' refers to certain studio expenses. Find out which costs fall above the line at HowStuffWorks.
Who Watches Neighborhood Watch Programs?
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The National Neighborhood Watch Program was originally established in 1972. HowStuffWorks looks at the purposes and evolution of the program.
Anne Bonny: A Real Female Pirate of the Caribbean
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Anne Bonny was an Irish marauder whose brief period of piracy in enshrined her as legend as one of the few documented female pirates in history.
How Dry Cleaning Works
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Want to know what happens to your clothes after you give them to the dry cleaner? Do they actually stay dry? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the dry-cleaning process.
How McCarthyism Worked
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McCarthyism is a political ploy that wields accusations and shame without significant evidence. Learn about Joseph McCarthy and his Cold War tactics.
How Smartphones Work
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Smartphones blur the line between cell phones and PDAs. Learn the details of smartphones, read cell phones and PDA reviews and see our buying guide.
10 Ways to Build a Nest Egg
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10 ways to build a nest egg are explained in this article by HowStuffWorks.com. Find out the 10 ways to help make your nest egg for retirement benefit you.
If You Recognize More Than 35 Of These Iconic Celebs, You're Probably A Baby Boomer
From Hollywood hunks like Marlon Brando or Paul Newman to singing sensations and sports heroes, baby boomers grew up admiring a whole different series of celebrities than their parents, and sorry millennials ... there's not a Kardashian in sight. See which ones you recognize with this quiz!
Were people vying to become slaves in the Ottoman Empire?
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Some Ottoman slaves were volunteers, believe it or not. Read about the devsirme system and the appeal of becoming an Ottoman slave.