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Iran Hostage Crisis
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The Iran Hostage Crisis changed the modern era in America. Learn more about the Iran Hostage Crisis at HowStuffWorks.
The Nutty Story of Red Pistachios and the Iran Hostage CrisisÂ
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There was a day when you ate pistachios with the understanding that you'd come away with red fingers and red mouth. What happened to red pistachios?
10 Political Scandals
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Politicians have given the world plenty to talk about over the years. See our list of 10 political scandals, including Watergate.
The Simple Difference Between Ballistic Missiles and Cruise Missiles
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Despite the phrase "going ballistic," the term "ballistic" refers to how a missile travels through the air, not its explosive capability.
Why Saffron Is More Expensive Than Gold
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It takes up to 170,000 individual flowers to yield just 1 pound of saffron, and each individual strand, or stigma, is picked from the flower by hand.
Before Christianity, Judaism and Islam, There Was Zoroastrianism
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It's the oldest (and probably most obscure) monotheistic religion. So, how did it influence so many of the better-known ones? And will Zoroastrianism survive?
Quiz: What's This Country's Former Name?
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From war to political unrest to rebranding, there are all sorts of reasons countries change names. Match the former country names with our quiz.
The Reagan Administration
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The Reagan administration played a big role in modern American history. Learn more about the Reagan administration at HowStuffWorks.
How the National Security Council Works
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The National Security Council provides advice to the president on intelligence matters and coordinates activities in various government agencies. At least in theory. In reality, each U.S. president has used the council in the way that suits him.
What's a uranium centrifuge?
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Iran has announced its activation of a second set of uranium centrifuges. These machines are at the core of the uranium-enrichment process. Find out where the centrifuge fits into the equation.