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Why Jack Ruby Killed JFK's Assassin

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He is famous for assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald on live TV. But what was his motive, other than to rid the world of the man who killed President John F. Kennedy days before?

10 Insane Disguises That Actually Worked

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We're not talking about one of those laughable get-ups that celebs don when they want to go incognito for a latte. Nope, we're talking elaborate disguises -- from operatic to scientific.

Ridiculous History: Ancient India Beat Machiavelli to the Punch by 1,800 Years

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What is the Arthashastra? Learn more about the Arthashastra and Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

1903-1919 Ford Trucks

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Ford trucks grew from a humble start in 1903 to the creation of an empire with the 1909 Ford Model T. Learn about the early years of Ford trucks.

How Tupperware Works

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No kitchen would be the same after Tupperware was invented. Read about the origins of Tupperware at HowStuffWorks.

The 11 Greatest Antiheroes In Movie History

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In most films, you will see good overcome evil. This will usually see the protagonist of the film possess heroic qualities (courage, morality, selflessness, etc.) These characters can be dull and transparent, which is why the antihero character is such a fascinating one. The antihero is a protagonist that is flawed and does not possess [...] The post The 11 Greatest Antiheroes In Movie History appeared first on Goliath.

What did the Nazis have to do with archaeology?

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In "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," Dr. Jones battles the Nazis for the Holy Grail. Did the Nazis really have an interest in archaeology? And if so, what fueled it?

The History and Symbolism of the U.S. Presidential Seal

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Do you know the history and significance of the presidential seal? HowStuffWorks takes a look.

How Prohibition Worked

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Prohibition was a constitutional amendment banning the sale and production of alcohol in the U.S. HowStuffWorks looks at prohibition and why it failed.

'International' Foods Invented In the U.S.A. Quiz

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Some tasty "international" foods were not created in other countries but actually in the good old U.S.A. Think you know which dishes were first cooked where?

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