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Desi Arnaz: Ricky Ricardo and a TV Pioneer Too
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Who was Desi Arnaz? HowStuffWorks meets the Cuban entertainment industry pioneer, husband to Lucille Ball, and father of two.
What Was So Lucky About Mafia Boss Charles 'Lucky' Luciano?
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The gangster most known for facilitating the creation of the modern American Mafia, he was the head of organized crime in New York City in the 1930s.
How did a shipwreck double the size of the United States?
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The El Cazador shipwreck took with it the money that was to buy the Louisiana territory for Mexico. Find out more about the El Cazador shipwreck.
Where do salad dressings get their names?
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I've enjoyed Thousand Island salad dressing for years, and I've always wondered how it got its name. For that matter, how did ranch dressing get its name? Is French dressing really from France? And what is in those dressings?
Does the U.S. Require Citizens to Carry ID?
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The United States doesn't have a national ID, but are U.S. citizens required to carry identification? HowStuffWorks investigates.
How Barack Obama Works
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Barack Obama is a candidate who ran for president in the 2008 United States election. Learn about presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Unveiling the Secrets of Cosa Nostra: A History of the Sicilian Mafia
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Dive into the world of La Cosa Nostra. Discover its origins, impact, and intriguing aspects of this infamous organized crime syndicate.
How Spanglish Works
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A hybrid of English and Spanish known as Spanglish can be heard in many predominantly Hispanic areas as well as on TV and in movies. Learn where it came from and how it works.
Can You Unscramble the Names of All 30 NBA Teams?
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He shoots ... he sroces! (Wait, that’s not right ...) Can you decipher these mixed-up NBA team names? Unscramble the letters to identify the basketball franchise. Be a “Trailblazer” and work your “Magic!”
Sikhism Explained: What to Know About This Often-Misunderstood Religion
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It's one of the largest religions on Earth but little-known in the West, where its practitioners are often mistaken for Muslims or Hindus. What else should we know about the Sikh faith?