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What Was So Lucky About Mafia Boss Charles 'Lucky' Luciano?
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The gangster most known for facilitating the creation of the modern American Mafia, he was the head of organized crime in New York City in the 1930s.
A High-stepping History of the Rockettes
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The famed New York City dance troupe has been kicking its way into our hearts since the early 1930s. But they didn't get their start in the Big Apple.
Who Invented the Toilet? A Brief History of the Flush
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Who invented the toilet? While we wish it were so, it wasn't Thomas Crapper. Surprisingly, toilet design hasn't changed much since the first "water closet" patent in the 1500s.
How Close Can We Get to the Sun?
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Since it launched Aug. 12, 2018, NASA's Parker Solar Probe has made 11 of the 24 planned approaches with the sun, analyzing the massive star's solar wind and magnetic fields. But just how close will it get to our solar system's massive star?
What If the Oceans Disappeared?
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People would look underground for water and maybe just stay there to escape the fiery hell on Earth's surface. But could humanity really last without the seas?
The Ghost of Wild West Gunslinger Tom Horn Still Haunts Wyoming
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Tom Horn had a wild reputation. But there's doubt as to whether he really shot young Willie Nickell, the crime for which he was hanged. We investigate.
How 'Pretty Boy' Floyd Became the FBI's Public Enemy No. 1
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Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd lived a life of crime. HowStuffWorks looks at why the FBI named him Public Enemy No. 1, and how a famed agent killed him.
Was There a Real Paul Bunyan?
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The story of Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack, is one of the most enduring tall tales. But was Paul Bunyan based on a real person?
Be Our Guest! Name that Disney Character Quiz
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It might be from a tale as old as time or a brand-new story but everyone has a favorite Disney character. See how many of these you can name in this quiz.
'Jurassic World' Quiz
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'Jurassic World' may have been 65 million years in the making, but it was worth the wait. How much do you know about this blockbuster?