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The Cold-blooded Assassination of Outlaw Jesse James
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How did Jesse James really die and who killed him? HowStuffWorks looks into the story of one of the Wild West's most famous outlaws.
The Joys of Living With Guinea Pigs
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Guinea pigs are small, social and way better than hamsters. HowStuffWorks explains why these pint-sized critters make perfect pets.
How Brunelleschi Built the World's Biggest Dome
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The dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is the largest masonry dome ever built and still defines the city of Florence over 500 years later.
Been Told You're Too Sensitive? You Might Be an Empath
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HowStuffWorks finds out what an empath is, what are some signs you're one and the pluses and minuses of being an empath.
Do People and Bananas Really Share 50 Percent of the Same DNA?
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You probably feel like you have very little in common with that banana lying on your kitchen counter. But science says you do! So, how is this possible? And is that stat accurate? We talk to the scientist who did the research.
The Ultimate Downsize: Living in a Shipping Container Home
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The trend toward tiny houses and rabid clutter clearing have combined to lead more than a few people away from the traditional home and into shipping container life.
How Turducken Became the Ultimate Thanksgiving Triple Play
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The turducken is the definitive bird-within-a-bird-within-a-bird on the table today. HowStuffWorks breaks down who first created this mystery meat.
What People Get Wrong About Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
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Rosa Parks didn't refuse to move from her bus seat because her feet were tired. "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in," she said.
Why Frederick Douglass Was the Father of the Civil Rights Movement
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Frederick Douglass spent the first 15 years of his life as a slave but rose to become a famous orator and abolitionist.
The Watery World of the Monster Anaconda
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the anaconda, the largest snake in the world.