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The History of the 'Death Tax'
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Whether you call it an estate tax or death tax, its existence is controversial. Learn more about the history of the death tax at HowStuffWorks.
10 Political Scandals
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Politicians have given the world plenty to talk about over the years. See our list of 10 political scandals, including Watergate.
How the Moonwalk Works
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Who really invented the Moonwalk? Read about the origins of the Moonwalk at HowStuffWorks.
10 Most Destructive Storms
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Witch homicide aside, Dorothy was lucky that her home safely traveled to Oz after the tornado. Many people who lived through the storms on our list were left with nothing.
How Gizmondo Works
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The Gizmondo is a handheld gaming console -- but it's also an MP3 player, a camera, a movie player, and a GPS reciever. Learn what else the Gizmondo can do and what sets it apart from other portable gaming units.
Can You Unscramble These Celebrity Names?
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Byeocne, Darke and Maondna may be easy names to unscramble, but what about Enjnferi Awlernec? If you're an entertainment brainiac, this quiz will be a breeze. Can you unscramble these celebrity names?
Can You Name the Most Famous Cars from 1969?
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How much do you know about this pivotal time in automotive history? There are a lot of cars from back then, but can you identify them with a quick glance? Find out now and take the quiz!
Can You Identify These Iconic Cars From the '80s?
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The 1980s saw a wide range of cars introduced to the world, both new models as well as updates of older models. Some of these cars were more iconic than others. Can you identify them?
How 'Junkyard Wars' Works
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TLC's "Junkyard Wars" puts two teams head to head in a race to build a specific, complicated, working machine out of trash. Go behind the scenes of the game show WE watch.
How did ancient civilizations use sundials to tell time?
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Ancient sundials first popped up in Egypt around 1500 B.C. Learn how these sundials came about and what they were used for all those centuries ago.