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8 Groovy Fads of the 1960s

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The 1960s were a groovy time, with fads like the lava lamp and go-go boots making their debut. Find out what the grooviest crazes of the 60s were.

'Acoustic Kitty': The CIA's Not-so-purrfect Plan to Make a Cat a Spy

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It may sound like the name of a '90s indie band, but Acoustic Kitty was a CIA program to train housecats to be spies. Imagine how that turned out.

Albania's Doomsday Bunkers Fed a Dictator's Paranoia

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Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha ordered a massive building program of bunkers throughout the country. But their purpose was more menace than military.

How the Pledge of Allegiance Went from Marketing Ploy to Classroom Staple

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The Pledge of Allegiance started as just part of a marketing campaign to sell flags. But along the way, it became something much much bigger.

How the Philadelphia Experiment Worked

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During World War II, a U.S. ship mysteriously disappeared in Virginia and reappeared suddenly in Philadelphia. Or so conspiracy theorists say.

How Brainwashing Works

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Brainwashing is the attempt to change the thoughts and beliefs of another person against their will. Learn about the science behind brainwashing.

Ridiculous History: H-Bombs in Space Caused Light Shows, and People Partied

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Hydrogen bombs exploded above the atmosphere in the 1960s, and the result was a rainbow-colored sky. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

5 Secrets About the Soviet Space Program

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The Soviets were secretive about their space program. We're telling five of the biggest now.

Did NASA Win the Space Race?

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The space race between NASA and the Soviet Union began with the Soviet's successful Sputnik I. Find out what played out during the space race.

4 Views of 'Little Women' on Film

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Whether Jo is played by Katharine Hepburn, Winona Rider or Saoirse Ronan, HowStuffWorks looks at the all ways people love 'Little Women' on film.

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