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Black Men Were Cowboys Before It Was Cool

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In the early 18th century, Black cowboys were the only cowboys in the West. That's because white men didn't want to do the work. We're telling their story.

Racketeering Isn't Just a Crime for Mobsters

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Racketeering didn't exist as a crime before 1970. So what is it and why was the Mafia instrumental in its creation?

The Misrepresentation of 'Nosferatu' in Vampire Lore    

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Popularized in the novel 'Dracula' (1897) by Bram Stoker, and the film 'Nosferatu' in 1922, the word 'nosferatu' is largely considered to be an archaic Romanian word, synonymous with 'vampire.'

How Do Originalists Interpret the U.S. Constitution?

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Judge Amy Coney Barrett says her judicial philosophy is originalism, following in the footsteps of her mentor, Justice Antonin Scalia. What does that mean?

How Galileo Fought the Catholic Church and Became the First Superstar Scientist 

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Galileo Galilei made breakthroughs in physics and astronomy. Along the way, he fought for intellectual freedom and became the first celebrity scientist.

Is Godzilla a Dinosaur?

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Is Godzilla, the King of Monsters a dinosaur? HowStuffWorks talk to a few paleontologists to get their opinions.

Cheaters Never Win? Many U.S. High School Students Disagree

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In a study on academic integrity, 59 percent of high schoolers admitted to cheating. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about the cheating and its stigma.

Water Is Free. Why Do Americans Spend Billions on the Bottled Stuff?

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In 2017, bottled water surpassed soda as America's favorite drink and the trend continues. How did water become a multi-billion-dollar business?

Who Built These Mysterious Concrete Arrows?

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Giant arrows guided American airmail pilots on nighttime routes up until the 1940s. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

How the Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction Works

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The mortgage interest deduction can be a big help on your taxes if you're a homeowner. Learn how to use the mortgage interest tax deduction.

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