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The Story of Eric Rudolph, the Real 1996 Olympic Park Bomber
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Eric Rudolph evaded the FBI for seven years, after planting bombs in Atlanta and Birmingham, Alabama. HowStuffWorks looks at what drove him to kill.
Why the Ghost of Andrew Jackson Haunts the Modern U.S. Presidency
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Andrew Jackson seems to resonate particularly with Donald Trump. HowStuffWorks looks at what the two presidents have in common and where they differ.
The Defense Production Act Was Designed for Emergencies Like Coronavirus
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President Truman signed it into law in 1950 and it's been invoked many times since. Should President Donald Trump use it to help health care workers?
Why can't we remember being babies?
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A friend may joke that he remembers going through a long, dark tunnel into a blinding white light - and being hit on the bottom by a doctor. But in general, most people don't remember being born or learning to walk. Why is that?
Can You Score 27/35 On This Difficult American History Quiz?
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American history can be both intriguing and complicated at the same time. How well do you know your American history? Take this difficult quiz and find out!
Can You Name These Famous Sports Movies from a One-Line Description?
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Sports movies detail the glory of ultimate victory and the harrowing hardships of defeat. Can you name these sports films from a short description of the plot?
Did the Library of Alexandria Really Exist?
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We can easily picture a group of beard-and-toga geniuses hunched over scrolls inside a magnificent colonnaded hall. But what was the real Library of Alexandria like? And why do some scholars doubt its existence?
5 Ferocious Art World Rivalries
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Grudge matches can be found in every corner of the world, including the art world. Here are five rivalries that continued for years.
Why is Japan's Aokigahara Forest Called the 'Suicide Forest'?
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The dense Aokigahara Forest has acquired another name, the "suicide forest." Why has it acquired that reputation and what is being done about it?
Can You Identify These Historic Weapons?
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Sharpened blades, bulky siege engines and flexible bows; before rifles, tanks, and grenades, these historic weapons were the tools of war. Do you consider yourself an expert on ancient weapons? Put your knowledge to the test, by doing battle with this quiz!