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How Film Restoration Works

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Film restoration is the process of putting film reel movies back together after damage and aging. Learn how film restoration works.

Why did brothers fight on opposite sides of the Civil War?

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Brother against brother was a motif of the Civil War as families were divided -- even Sen. John J. Crittenden's. Read about brother against brother in the war.

Why Was Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier?

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Davy Crockett is immortalized as king of the wild frontier. Read about Davy Crockett and who breathed new life into the legend of Davy Crockett after his death.

10 Worst Things Ever to Happen at Christmas

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The Holidays are supposed to be full of joy, but sometimes it isn't. Check out some of the worst things to ever happen on Christmas at HowStuffWorks.

How the American Dream Works

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What exactly is the American dream? And how do you know if you're living it? Read about the American dream at HowStuffWorks.

Did the Marshall Plan Really Save Europe After World War II?

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The Marshall Plan was the secretary of state's plan to revive Europe financially after World War II. Learn how the Marshall Plan helped Europe's economy.

Does a Criminal Conviction Bar You From Running for U.S. President?

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In the U.S., the qualifications for running for president are deliberately low. Still, are there any laws that would bar a felon from running for president?

Interesting Science Facts Confirmed and Debunked

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When reeling off dubious facts (like lemmings plunging off cliffs en masse), there's no better retort to a skeptical audience than calmly explaining that it's not just true — it's science...right?

10 Cool Things About Carl Sagan

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He is famous for a phrase he never said, for wearing turtlenecks and for hosting the original 'Cosmos' TV series. As enthusiastic about the stars as he was about marijuana, Carl Sagan led a very surprising life.

10 Unforeseen Effects of Deregulation

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Governmental deregulation can have consequences -- both good and bad. Learn about 10 unforeseen effects of deregulation.

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