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13 Iconic Photographs That Captured the World's Imagination
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Among the millions of pictures taken every year, some capture our hearts and stand the test of time. Here are the stories behind 13 of the most iconic.
How Presidential Memoirs Work
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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.
The 12 Most Aggressive Sharks
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Dangerous sharks may not hunt humans, but if they took a sample bite, they could do some serious damage. Which 10 sharks make up the worst in the ocean?
How Rat Rods Work
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Rat rods are one-of-a-kind hot rods that are rusty, weathered, beaten and occasionally full of bullet holes. Read more about rat rods at HowStuffWorks.
How Leprosy Works
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There are many myths and stigmas associated with leprosy, almost all completely incorrect. It's not a very contagious disease, and it's easily treatable. What else is wrong in the common beliefs about Hansen's disease?
Can You Unscramble the Names of All 31 NHL Teams?
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Ready for a celly? Drop the puck on this scrambled NHL quiz and see if you can decipher the names of all 31 teams. Grab our "Avalanche" of clues and watch the "Stars" align to make you the "King" of hockey trivia!
12 Companies That Completely Reinvented Themselves
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You might be surprised at what some of today's biggest companies used to do. Here are 12 companies that completely reinvented themselves.
How Chinese Traditions Work
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Many Chinese traditions go back for hundreds or thousands of years. Find out about Chinese traditions at HowStuffWorks.
How the National Security Council Works
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The National Security Council provides advice to the president on intelligence matters and coordinates activities in various government agencies. At least in theory. In reality, each U.S. president has used the council in the way that suits him.
How Medicaid Works
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How does Medicaid differ from Medicare, and how is the program funded? Find out how Medicaid works and who benefits from it.