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The Ultimate Las Vegas Quiz
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There's something compelling about Las Vegas, the city dubbed the "Entertainment Capital of the World." Once a small watering hole, it's now a jewel amid an arid desert. Take our quiz and find out more about Las Vegas, from its history to its climate to its main attractions.
Hotel Security Experts Warn About Learning the Wrong Lessons in Wake of Las Vegas Shooting
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The Las Vegas music festival massacre has made Americans think more about hotel security. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about what should be done.
Can You Name All of These Vegas Hotels?
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What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but that means it needs to stay somewhere. Lucky for you there are hundreds of hotels! How many of these world-class places can you recognize?
From Ancient Greece to 'Tiger King': The Hilarious History of the Mullet
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From ancient Greek spearman to Mr. Exotic, America's most notorious big cat owner, the mullet seems destined to stick around and around.
The Debaucherous History of Bachelor Parties
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Bachelor parties date back to the time of the Spartans. HowStuffWorks dives into the history of these testosterone-filled bashes.
A High-stepping History of the Rockettes
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The famed New York City dance troupe has been kicking its way into our hearts since the early 1930s. But they didn't get their start in the Big Apple.
10 Dogs Who Made History
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HowStuffWorks reports on dogs who've helped with the Cuban Missile Crisis, joined the Russian space program and found ancient cave paintings.
10 Worst Calls in Sports History
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Referees and umpires make mistakes. But why do they always make them against our team? Here are 10 of the worst calls in sports history.
The 10 Most Tragic Auto Racing Deaths In History
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Professional race car driving is a deadly sport. Anybody who engages in the sport of auto racing knows that they are taking their life into their own hands. And it doesn’t matter how experienced or talented a driver may be, even some of the best wheelmen of all time have been killed on the track. Often […] The post The 10 Most Tragic Auto Racing Deaths In History appeared first on Goliath.
How the Mafia Works
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The Mafia has controlled everything from the street-corner drug trade to labor-union leadership to high-level politicians. How did it start and what's its status now?