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How 'Scarface' Al Capone Became the Original Gangster

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Al Capone had a reputation for using violence in his pursuit of power. HowStuffWorks looks at why it took tax evasion to bring him down.

Harpers Ferry Has a Complex and Dizzying History

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Harpers Ferry is known as the spot where John Brown launched his disastrous slave rebellion. But why was it also a transportation and ammunitions powerhouse?

How Faith-based Organizations Work

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Faith-based organizations work for a variety of causes. Learn more about faith-based organizations at HowStuffWorks.

How Atavisms Work

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Atavisms are traits that are left over from a distant evolutionary ancestor. Learn more about atavisms and the controversy surrounding atavism.

10 Famous Native Americans

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America's history begins with the Native Americans and the English settlers they encountered. Read our list of Native American leaders and heroes.

How Puerto Rican Traditions Work

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Many Puerto Rican traditions go back for hundreds of years. Find out about Puerto Rican traditions at HowStuffWorks.

Types of Mental Health Practitioners

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Learn what to consider when choosing a mental health practitioner from Discovery Health.

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.

The 10 Most Dysfunctional Families On TV

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TV would be boring if all the families were squeaky clean and functional. This is why the majority of television shows, whether they are comedies or dramas, are centered around dysfunctional families. Not only does this generate comedy and conflict, but audiences are more likely to identify (although not entirely) as most families face problems. [...] The post The 10 Most Dysfunctional Families On TV appeared first on Goliath.

9 Things Everyone Should Know About The Hacktivist Group Anonymous

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Whether you applaud their Robin Hood-style ideology of championing free speech or detest their reckless disregard for the consequences of their actions, it's undeniable that Anonymous has become a force to be reckoned with in recent years. From hacking politicians' emails to taking down government websites, many of the group's actions seem to straddle the line [...] The post 9 Things Everyone Should Know About The Hacktivist Group Anonymous appeared first on Goliath.

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