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How Synanon Went From Rehab Philosophy to Violent Cult

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Synanon began as an alternative rehabilitation program for alcoholics and drug addicts in Santa Monica, California, during the 1950s and 60s.

5 Massacres Where Almost Nobody Died

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A massacre doesn't have to mean that thousands of people were killed. HowStuffWorks presents five massacres where almost nobody died.

Why Did Hitler Write 'Mein Kampf'?

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In 1925, Adolf Hitler published the first volume of a semi-autobiographical book that laid out his racist policies. But should anyone read it?

10 Terribly Bungled Crimes

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Ten terribly bungled crimes throughout history are explored, such as drug deals gone wrong. Learn more about ten terribly bungled crimes.

Is It a Nice Day for a Ghost Wedding?

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Most ghosts are concerned with haunting stuff, but some settle down and get married instead. Learn more about ghost weddings at HowStuffWorks Now.

10 Deadly Agents the CDC Works With

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The CDC routinely handles deadly agents that can cause disease and infection. View 10 of these public health enemies to learn more.

7 Cults in America: A History of Infamy

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Cults are not unique to the United States, but there is a long history of cults in America. "Compared to other developed nations, the U.S. does have this consistent relationship with cults," Amanda Montell, author of "Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism," tells LitHub. "Whenever I talk to my friends who are not American and I tell them I'm writing this book about cults, their eyes do not light up the same way that Americans' eyes do.

The Dyatlov Pass Incident: Could an Avalanche Have Killed the Hikers?

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What happened to the nine dead hikers at Dyatlov Pass in Russia? HowStuffWorks takes the mystery apart and examines it.

How Time Travel Works

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Time travel is a concept that has existed in science-fiction for hundreds of years. Learn about time travel and find out how time travel will work.

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