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Colorado’s Most Haunted Places: Where Spirits Still Linger

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Discover the most haunted places in Colorado, from ghostly hotels to eerie abandoned towns. Explore chilling paranormal stories and spine-tingling encounters!

Murder! Money! Power! Art! Meet the Medici Family

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This wealthy banking dynasty of Florence rubbed shoulders with Michelangelo, Botticelli and Galileo. How did they get so wealthy and powerful? And how did they lose it all?

The Angel of Death Has One Job, and He Does It Well

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In TV shows and movies, sometimes an angel of death appears to tell some unfortunate soul their time on Earth is over. But where did this idea come from? And what if you tell the angel, "I'm not ready?"

Yes, Steak Tartare Is Safe to Eat

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It is raw beef, after all, so there's a natural tendency to shy away from eating steak tartare. But don't be afraid. You can eat it.

The Bauhaus Movement Turns 100

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HowStuffWorks looks at the influence of the Bauhaus movement on the occasion of its 100th birthday. Learn more about Bauhaus at HowStuffWorks.

Why Don't Bras Have Pockets?

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A lot of women use their bra as a pocket when they have no other options. HowStuffWorks wonders why bras don't come with pockets.

Why is it good luck to shake a chimney sweep's hand?

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Hopefully, you're not a germaphobe, because things are about to get sooty. Learn why it's good luck to shake a chimney sweep's hand at HowStuffWorks.

A Fascinating Journey through the History of Tarot Cards

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Unveil the captivating history of tarot cards, from ancient origins to modern interpretations.

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.

10 False History 'Facts' Everyone Knows

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Lots of great stories from history we learned in school are just plain wrong. Here are 10 false history facts from HowStuffWorks.

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