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Breaking Out: A Dozen Great Escapes
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What do a Jesuit priest, a ladies' man and a group of Union prisoners have in common? They all managed to escape from horrific prisons. Learn how.
How Cremation Works
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First, you burn the body until only brittle, pulverized bones are left. These remains are pulverized into ashes, and then placed into urns -- or diamonds, coral reefs and even outer space.
Ayurveda Overview
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Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that is gaining popularity. Learn all about Ayurveda at HowStuffWorks.
Top 5 Myths About Google, Inc.
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Do you know the myths about Google and what is true or false about this giant company? Take a look at our list of top five myths about Google.
How Reverse Osmosis Works
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How does reverse osmosis work? Find out how a semipermeable membrane can act as a filter for some particles while letting others pass through.
10 Weirdest Failed Constitutional Amendments
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Think you have an original idea for a Constitutional amendment? Are you sure it hasn't been brought up one of the other 11,000 times?
Early Twentieth Century Railroads
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Early 20th-century railroads saw major improvements in safety and comfort, as well as new regulations. Learn more about railroads in the early 1900s.
How the Emancipation Proclamation Worked
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While Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation didn't free the slaves, it was a crucial political move. Read about the Emancipation Proclamation.
13 Iconic Photographs That Captured the World's Imagination
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Among the millions of pictures taken every year, some capture our hearts and stand the test of time. Here are the stories behind 13 of the most iconic.
Railroads of the 1920s
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Railroads of the 1920s reflected a time of uncertainty in the industry at the time. Learn more about the railroads of the 1920s.