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John Wilkes Booth Didn't Act Alone: The Conspiracy to Kill Lincoln
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Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth takes the blame in the history books, but he was part of a larger cast of characters that hoped to decapitate the Union government after the South lost the Civil War.
William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua
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Before being executed in 1860 for his misadventures, William Walker, known as a 'filibuster,' raised a private army and briefly installed himself as the president of Nicaragua.
10 Cretaceous Animals That Weren't Dinosaurs
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The dinos hog all the Cretaceous headlines. Do you have any idea what else scurried, hopped and otherwise cruised around Earth before the K-T mass extinction?
How Numerology Works
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Numerology says everything in the world is dependent upon the mystical properties of numbers. But critics aren't so sure.
Can You Identify These Flashy Cars From the '70s?
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When it comes to flashy cars, you might know your stuff, but do you know your '70s stuff? Race through these photos, show off your automotive knowledge of the decade, and we'll let you know how well you did.
What Caused the Mysterious Carolina Bays?
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Some say UFOs, while others say a meteor strike formed the Carolina Bays. Whatever created these isolated ponds and wetlands across North and South Carolina left a wondrous ecosystem that is in dire need of protection.
How Icebergs Work
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Icebergs are a lot more than just giant chunks of floating ice. Learn about icebergs and find out how icebergs can affect the ocean around them.
Quiz: How Did States Get Their Names?
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What does 'Massachusetts' really mean? Find out what you really know about the names of America's states with our HowStuffWorks quiz.
How Jelly Shoes Worked
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Where did jelly shoes come from? Read about jelly shoes at HowStuffWorks.
10 Children's Movies Drastically Changed by Dark Plot Summaries
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It generally goes without saying that the content of a children's movie is going to be much tamer than a movie meant for adult audiences. There are times though when all of the cute characters and colorful animation are really just used to disguise some pretty disturbing stories.