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10 Historically Pivotal Murders
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Few crimes can change history more than murder. Learn which historically pivotal murders sent shock waves through the public psyche at HowStuffWorks.
Bacon's Rebellion: America's First Armed Insurrection
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Nathaniel Bacon led an armed rebellion in 17th century Colonial America against Gov. William Berkeley. The rebellion was brief but its ramifications changed the course of American history.
How Credit Reports Work
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Credit reports track your entire credit history. Learn about credit reports, how to see yours, and how credit reports affect your chances of getting a loan.
How do you define hate?
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How do you define hate? Hatred is a way to wipe out fear of something by eliminating it. Find out how hate has been defined throughout history.
How the CIA Works
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Despite plenty of Hollywood films about the CIA and its spies, many people still don't know what the agency actually does. Take a look at the history of the CIA.
Let's Go to the 1893 World's Fair, Without a Time Machine
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You can visit the 1893 World's Fair, with some help from virtual reality. Learn about how virtual reality is changing history at HowStuffWorks Now.
How Star Wars Works: The Ultimate Star Wars Collection with Steve Sansweet
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We met with Steve Sansweet at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim to discuss his history with Star Wars and collecting, and find out how Rancho Obi-Wan came to be.
Could treasure hunters have discovered "Nazi Gold"?
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Treasure hunters think they might have found Nazi gold. Learn about the history of Nazi gold and why treasure hunters think they've found the Amber Room.
Unraveling the Romanticized Story of Pocahontas
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History has twisted the story of Pocahontas into one of a mythical woman who saved John Smith, converted to Christianity and married an Englishman. The truth, however, isn't so rosy.
Chairman Mao Zedong Used Death and Destruction to Create a New China
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Chairman Mao is one of history's worst despots, having murdered millions of Chinese during his communist reign. So why is he also still revered by many in that country?