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Ed Gein, Inspiration for 'Psycho,' Never Served Prison Time
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If you know anything about horror movies, you've heard the name Ed Gein. This quiet man from rural Wisconsin inspired some of the most terrifying characters in film history.
10 Cutest Snake Species That Have Us Squeeing
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Not everyone thinks "cute" when they hear the word "snake," but some serpents are changing hearts and memes alike.
How the Old Napster Worked
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While the original Napster got sued out of business, dozens of free file-sharing utilities have popped up to task its place. Find out how the old Napster worked and why it was vulnerable to legal attacks.
How Pangaea Became 7 Separate Continents
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The idea of Pangaea comes from Alfred Wegener's hypothesis that the seven continents were once joined as a supercontinent. Learn more about Pangaea.
Is 7/7/07 a lucky day?
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July 7, 2007 is considered by many people to be one of the luckiest days of the century. Find out what the excitement surrounding 7/7/07 is all about.
How Dirt Stock Car Racing Works
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Dirt stock car racing is not as fast as racing at a speedway, but it's very exciting. Learn all about dirt stock car racing at HowStuffWorks.
6 of the World's Greatest Missing Treasures
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It seems impossible to lose something so valuable, but it has been done -- more than once. See our list of the world's greatest missing treasures.
Heroes Unmasked: How secret are secret identities?
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Is a 'secret identity' really secret anymore? Comic book pundit Matt Hunt reveals just how many characters are in on the superheroes' alter-egos.
10 Things You Didn't Know About the U.S. Constitution
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The U.S. Constitution is full of surprises, even after all these centuries. Read about 10 things you didn't know about the U.S. Constitution.
Meet Gigantophis garstini, an Enormous Prehistoric Snake
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Before the 2003 discovery of Titanoboa cerrejonensis, Gigantophis garstini was known as the largest snake to ever roam the Earth.