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The Demon Core: A Tale of Atomic Ambition and Tragic Fate
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In the history of atomic research, few stories are as gripping or cautionary as that of the demon core, a plutonium sphere designed for one of history's most devastating weapons. This tale not only encapsulates the highest point of atomic ambition but also serves as a somber reminder of the human cost associated with such power.
Chicago’s Haunted Houses: The Truth Behind Their Dark Past
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Explore the most haunted houses in Chicago, from eerie mansions to ghost-infested hotels. Discover chilling ghost stories and paranormal encounters.
Nameless But Never Forgotten: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of Arlington Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Army's elite Sentinels who guard it, 365 days a year.
The Rise and Fall of the Oregon Trail
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Hundreds of thousands of emigrants traveled the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail. HowStuffWorks looks at what they endured in their search of a better life.
The Expert French Grammar Quiz
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The French language is spoken by millions of people, but how well do you parlez français? Put your French grammar knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Ed Gein Was the Real-life 'Psycho'
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Ed Gein was known as the "The Butcher of Plainfield" for killing two women in the late 1950s. But he was also the inspiration for iconic horror movie characters, including Psycho's Norman Bates and Texas Chainsaw Massacre's Leatherface.
5 Facts About the Immortal Butch Cassidy
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Butch Cassidy was a notorious bank robber who led the outlaws known as the Wild Bunch. He blazed his way through the Wild West, never killing a soul. Or did he?
Can You Name These "Red Dead Redemption" Characters?
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Calling all "Red Dead Redemption" fanatics! We all know the difference between John Marston and Jack Marston, but can you distinguish Moses Forth from Norman Deek? Manolo Santander from Emilio Fortuna? Outlaw on a Horse from The Stranger? Prove it - take this quiz!
Who invented the elevator?
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Like so many other modern conveniences that we take for granted, the history of the elevator is more complicated than it may seem at first glance. Believe it or not, there's some controversy over who invented this commonplace contraption.
What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre and Why Does it Still Haunt the City?
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Tulsa, Oklahoma was once home to 'Black Wall Street,' one of the wealthiest Black neighborhoods in the U.S. In 1921 it was burned to the ground in a race massacre.