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How Gypsies Work
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Who are the gypsies? Movies and books often portray gypsies as fortune tellers and beggars, but what's the real story? Read about gypsies at HowStuffWorks.
John Wilkes Booth Didn't Act Alone: The Conspiracy to Kill Lincoln
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Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth takes the blame in the history books, but he was part of a larger cast of characters that hoped to decapitate the Union government after the South lost the Civil War.
1980 Corvette
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The 1980 Corvette was born in the midst of a new 'energy crisis,' which likely contributed to a decrease in sales. Learn about the 1980 Corvette.
Why was cross-dressing the only crime Joan of Arc was charged with?
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The Joan of Arc trial was rife with scandal, and she was convicted for what she called a small detail. Learn why the Joan of Arc trial is so contentious.
The Stephen King's 'The Shining' Quiz
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Although it was one of his earliest books, it was also one of his most disturbing. How much do you know about Stephen King's "The Shining?"
How Robert the Bruce, Inspired by a Spider, Won Scottish Independence
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Brazenly ambitious, he became king of Scotland and won independence from the despised English to become a legendary figure of Scottish national pride.
How Reverse Osmosis Works
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How does reverse osmosis work? Find out how a semipermeable membrane can act as a filter for some particles while letting others pass through.
How Good Is Your EMT Vocabulary?
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BP is 120 over 80. Pulse is 68 and regular. Lungs are clear, good breath sounds, and the patient is alert. Sounds good, right? Or does it? If you know your EMT vocabulary, you'll know for sure. Take the quiz, and let's see what you can do!
1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 Excalibur Series I
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The 1965-1969 Excalibur Series I models represented a leap forward in auto engineering and design. Learn more about the 1965-1969 Excalibur Series I.
What is contagious shooting?
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Police fired 50 shots at three apparently unarmed men in a car leaving a bachelor party in New York this weekend, and investigators still aren't sure why.