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How Zoot Suits Work
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Zoot suits have an interesting story you might not know about. Read about zoot suits at HowStuffWorks.
10 Biggest Snowstorms of All Time
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Heavy snowfall is just one mark of a bad snowstorm. But the biggest snowstorms of all time also brought strong winds and in some cases, major power outages.
10 Best Witch Movies Spanning Just About Every Genre
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Witches have stalked through folklore and fairytales for centuries. They hex, they fly, and sometimes they bake kids into pies.
How Ben Franklin Helped Ignite the Jersey Devil Hysteria
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Founding father Benjamin Franklin is partially to blame for the legend of the Jersey Devil. Here's the strange story of this folklore beast.
How Voodoo (Vodou) Works
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If asked to describe Voodoo, many people would mention pin-filled dolls, zombies and spirit possessions. Explore the Voodoo religion and find out if the stereotypes about it are true.
Can You Guess Which of These Two American Cities Is Furthest North?
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From Florida to Maine or California to Alaska, the United States is a vast country with plenty of interesting cities to explore. But do you know which cities are located north or south of others? Take a trip through this quiz to find out!
10 Most Short-lived Countries
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It takes more than endless optimism to make your new country's independence stick. Learn about the 10 most short-lived countries at HowStuffWorks.
How can copper keep termites at bay?
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Termites can be a scourge on your house. How can copper keep termites at bay? Learn how copper might keep termites away in this article.
How Does the U.S. Senate Expel a Senator?
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The Constitution gives the U.S. Senate the power to expel one of its members. HowStuffWorks looks at the process and its history.
The Gullah Geechee Tradition of 'Haint Blue' Paint Keeps the Spirits Away
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The Gullah Geechee people painted porch ceilings blue to trick haints into thinking their houses were surrounded by water, which a haint can't cross.