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Slavery Under Another Name: What Were the Black Codes?
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The Emancipation Proclamation may have signified the formal end of slavery. But the newly enacted Black Codes effectively re-enslaved thousands of Black people.
How Money Laundering Works
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Money laundering happens in almost every country in the world. Learn about methods of money laundering, infamous money laundering operations and the effects of money laundering.
How Bail Works
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Bail allows people to leave jail and continue their lives while awaiting trial. Learn how bail works, how to pay for bail and what a bail bondsman is.
How Tax Evasion Works
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Tax evasion is a serious crime, but there's a difference between nefarious activity and simply making a mistake on your return. Read more about tax evasion.
What's the world's smallest gun?
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The world's smallest gun isn't just the smallest gun in the world: It's a debate topic among law agencies and collectors. Read about the world's smallest gun.
How The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club Works
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The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club is sometimes considered an "outlaw" group. Read about Hells Angels and whether that reputation is deserved.
How Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Works
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Bloodstain pattern analysis is one method crime-scene investigators use to get the scene to tell a story. How and why does bloodstain pattern analysis work?
How Hackers Work
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Hackers with bad intentions make up a surprisingly small percentage of the hacker community. Learn more about hackers and how hackers help the computer world.
How Serial Killers Work
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Serial killers are people who murder three or more people over a long period of time. Learn about serial killers and what makes serial killers tick.
How Prohibition Worked
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Prohibition was a constitutional amendment banning the sale and production of alcohol in the U.S. HowStuffWorks looks at prohibition and why it failed.