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Reign of Terror: The Forgotten Story of the Osage Tribe Murders
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Members of the Osage Tribe were some of the richest people on Earth around 1920. Then they started dying, mysteriously. Who was killing them and what did oil have to do with it?
The Fierce Fashion History Quiz
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Dress has always been used as both a statement of belonging and individuality. But what were some of the earliest "fashions?" Journey through fashion history with this quiz at HowStuffWorks.
Ridiculous History: Ranchers Hacked Barbed Wire Fences to Create Phone Lines
Barbed wire fences were used to create telephone networks in rural areas. Learn more about barbed wire phone lines in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Railroads During World War II
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Railroads during World War II were placed under more strict government control to aid in the war effort. Read about railroad industry of World War II.
Austin-Healey
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The Austin-Healeys were popular sports cars from the 1950s until the mid-1960s. Learn about various models like the 100/4, the Sprite, and the 3000.
How did ancient civilizations use sundials to tell time?
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Ancient sundials first popped up in Egypt around 1500 B.C. Learn how these sundials came about and what they were used for all those centuries ago.
1970-1979 Ford Trucks
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The Courier and Louisville Line were Ford's new 1970-1979 trucks. Learn more about Ford trucks in the 1970s and see truck photos at HowStuffWorks.
How Safety Coffins Eased Grave Fears of Premature Burial
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"Safety coffins" were tricked-out caskets that provided a way for prematurely buried people to escape from 6 feet under, back when this fear was sometimes a frightening reality.
The Long Strange History of License Plates in the U.S.
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When license plates were first introduced in the U.S. in 1901, you had to make your own. Nowadays, prisoners make them for you. Yes, it's true.
1936 Duesenberg SSJ Speedster
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The 1936 Duesenberg SSJ Speedster was a step up from J and SJ models, and so special only two were built. See the 1936 Duesenberg SSJ Speedster here.