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What Is MS-13 and Why Is It So Scary?
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President Donald Trump says deporting members of MS-13 will make the U.S. safer. HowStuffWorks looks at the gang's history and whether it's that simple.
What If Everyone Had the Same Salary?
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Income inequality contributes to societal ills. Would mandating equal paychecks for all improve the situation or lead to work-shirking and massive government?
How Atlanta's Cyclorama Was Used to 'Spin' the Civil War
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After the Civil War, the U.S. was still divided. HowStuffWorks talked to experts about how a monumental piece of art was used to rewrite the narrative.
5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Cleopatra
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Today she is widely known for her beauty and her seductive ways, but scholars say we've been hoodwinked by propaganda written by her enemies. So what was the real Cleopatra like? And do we know her ethnicity?
Spartacus Was a Real Gladiator and the Baddest Rebel Leader in Rome
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Spartacus sprang from real life to the silver screen, carrying a fearsome reputation as a gladiator and warrior. HowStuffWorks finds out more.
Chairman Mao Zedong Used Death and Destruction to Create a New China
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Chairman Mao is one of history's worst despots, having murdered millions of Chinese during his communist reign. So why is he also still revered by many in that country?
Can You Complete These Common Phrases?
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The English language is full of idioms; many of these phrases are nonsensical, but a master of English will know the meaning of all 35 in this quiz. How many can you complete?
The America Quiz
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Land of the free and home of the brave, yes, that is the United States of America! But just how much do you really know about the USA?
Can You Match the Lyric to the ABBA Song?
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They were a Swedish sensation from the '70s whose music can still be heard in clubs and on movie soundtracks. How well do you remember ABBA's songs? Find out now! (Note: A few popular titles may be the correct answer more than once).
Can You Guess The Simpsons Character?
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Everyone loves "The Simpsons," but how well do you know its many characters? See if you can guess which character is which with this HowStuffWorks quiz!