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How 'Scarface' Al Capone Became the Original Gangster
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Al Capone had a reputation for using violence in his pursuit of power. HowStuffWorks looks at why it took tax evasion to bring him down.
Why Democrats Are Donkeys and Republicans Are Elephants
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A donkey and an elephant are the symbols of the U.S. Democratic and Republican parties. Learn the story behind the donkey and the elephant.
The Real Dilophosaurus Makes the 'Jurassic Park' Version Look Tame
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Perhaps no other beast has been more wildly mischaracterized in popular culture than the crested predator Dilophosaurus.
Who was Rosie the Riveter?
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Rosie the Riveter is an icon of World War II and a symbol of feminine capability. Learn about Rosie the Riveter and her we-can-do-it attitude.
Were people vying to become slaves in the Ottoman Empire?
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Some Ottoman slaves were volunteers, believe it or not. Read about the devsirme system and the appeal of becoming an Ottoman slave.
What is disengagement theory?
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The disengagement theory states that the elderly will remove themselves from many social networks. Learn about the disengagement theory.
Uses for Annuals
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Annual plants fill your landscape with color and fragrance, adorn your vases with bouquets, and provide a harvest of vegetables and herbs. Learn about the many ways to use annual plants.
What Is the Greenhouse Effect? Is It Inherently Bad?
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We'd be up a creek without Earth's atmosphere and the greenhouse effect it provides, but it turns out that an overactive greenhouse effect can result in a similarly devastating outcome.
Ben Hogan
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Ben Hogan had to overcome many hardships to become one of golf's all-time great champions. Find out more about Ben Hogan's golfing career.
What If We Ended War?
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Would we stick flowers in our hair and dance in the street? Or twiddle our thumbs and wonder what to do with all that new free time? Join us as we ponder a world without war.