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Remembering Some of the Craziest Custom RVs
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Learn about some of history's craziest custom RVs, compliments of the guys at CarStuff.
The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought
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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?
How Smokejumpers Work
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Smokejumpers are the men and women who specialize in fighting blazes their ground-bound peers can't reach. So who are they, and what's the "Mutilator"?
How the NASCAR Schedule Works
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To many, it may seem like the NASCAR schedule keeps NASCAR drivers racing year-round. Read this article to learn how the NASCAR schedule works.
Jakes Coupe: Profile of a Hot Rod
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Because of its great style and craftsmanship, Jake's Coupe is considered one of the best hot rods ever built. Learn more about this 1973 hot rod.
The Five Most Collectible Ferraris
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The Five Most Collectible Ferraris lists the most coveted road going Ferraris. Discover which Ferraris make the list, why, and what they look like.
Why Xenophobia Thrives in Troubled Times
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Xenophobia, or the fear of immigrants and strangers, has a long history across the globe. What makes this prejudice so prominent throughout history?
Roman Ruins Discovered Underwater in Tunisia
Archaeologists discovered what they believe to be ruins of the Roman city of Neapolis - underwater near Tunisia.
The Fertile Crescent Truly Was the Cradle of Civilization
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A roughly crescent-shaped region encompassing modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, and parts of Turkey and Iran, the Fertile Crescent was home to the world's first settled agricultural communities.
Treasure Hunter Jailed Until He Reveals Location of 3 Tons of Shipwreck Gold
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Where is the gold from the shipwreck of the Central America? Learn why treasure hunter Tommy Thompson is in jail in this HowStuffWorks Now article.