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How Did Constantinople Become Istanbul?
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Istanbul, Turkey, once known as Constantinople, has a long history as the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and as the center of cultural activity in Eurasia.
How Atlanta's Cyclorama Was Used to 'Spin' the Civil War
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After the Civil War, the U.S. was still divided. HowStuffWorks talked to experts about how a monumental piece of art was used to rewrite the narrative.
Can You Match the Lyric to the ABBA Song?
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They were a Swedish sensation from the '70s whose music can still be heard in clubs and on movie soundtracks. How well do you remember ABBA's songs? Find out now! (Note: A few popular titles may be the correct answer more than once).
William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua
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Before being executed in 1860 for his misadventures, William Walker, known as a 'filibuster,' raised a private army and briefly installed himself as the president of Nicaragua.
What Does it Mean When You See Angel Numbers?
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It's 11:11 on your phone's clock. This is what's known as an angel number. Is the universe trying to send you a message?
Is the Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre a Myth?
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During World War II, 1,000 Japanese soldiers retreated from fighting with the British into Ramree Island, Burma, where most were eaten by crocodiles. Or so the story goes. But what really happened?
Junko Furuta: Examining the Light Sentences of Her Killers
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Junko Furuta's tragic 1988 murder led to lenient sentences for her teenage assailants, sparking debate over Japan's juvenile justice system.
Why is it that some Web pages seem to trap me so I can't get out?
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I accidentally got into a Web site the other day that would not let me out. Even when I tried to close the window, it would pop up again -- it was unbelievable! How do they do that?
What Makes Mexican Jumping Beans Jump?
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Mexican jumping beans are small, brown beans that seem to have a life of their own as they jump and move around. But what is it that makes them jump?
1913 Reading Standard
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The 1913 Reading Standard motorcycle was a great example of an early American motorcycle. See pictures and learn about the Reading Standard.