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Modern Decline of Railroads

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The decline of railroads came about during the 1960s and 1970s as the automobile dominated transportation. Read about the decline of railroads.

Thalidomide: How a Miracle Medication Became a Global Tragedy

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In the 1950s and 60s, a drug called thalidomide was marketed as a miracle solution for morning sickness and sleep issues in pregnant women.

Is America Finally Ready for the Bidet?

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Bidet sales are increasing in the U.S. Learn more about the case for bidets in the U.S.A. at HowStuffWorks.

How Synanon Went From Rehab Philosophy to Violent Cult

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Synanon began as an alternative rehabilitation program for alcoholics and drug addicts in Santa Monica, California, during the 1950s and 60s.

Horseshoe Crab Looks Like an Alien, If We're Being Honest

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The horseshoe crab might look like a creature from another planet, but it’s a vital part of Earth’s marine ecosystems.

What Would Your Name Be If You Were Born in 1950?

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If you were a '50s kid, what would you have been called? Johnny? Marilyn? Sally? Winston? Take this personality quiz and we'll reveal which classic '50s moniker is 100% right for you!

What the Stuff?!: 5 Fairy Tales That Were Way Darker Than You Realized as a Kid

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The older versions of popular fairy tales often get into some surprisingly mature themes: murder, mutilation, revenge. Learn the gory details in this video.

1971-1976 Pontiac

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The 1971-1976 Pontiac models marked the end of a successful era of large performance-oriented cars. Follow the Pontiac story in the early 1970s.

Ralph Guldahl

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Ralph Guldahl is one of only six players to win back-to-back U.S. Opens. Learn why Ralph Guldahl's magic touch quickly faded after his peak.

Why Does the Secret Service Protect a President's Adult Children?

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The U.S. Secret Service provides 24/7 protection for the wives and kids of the U.S. president and vice president, including their adult children.

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