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What was the biggest bargain of the 20th century?
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Are you a big bargain shopper? Check out the biggest bargain of the 20th century in this article from howstuffworks.com
How Ben Franklin Helped Ignite the Jersey Devil Hysteria
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Founding father Benjamin Franklin is partially to blame for the legend of the Jersey Devil. Here's the strange story of this folklore beast.
How Much Do You Know About the History of New York City?
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Did you know there's a "secret" Track 61 train station on Manhattan? That the game of pinball was actually banned in the city at one time? Harlem is up, and the Battery is down -- and, always remember this: if the street numbers are going up, like 42nd St. to 43rd to 44th Street, then you're headed north. (Numbers going down? Turn around.) Oh, and "PONY," if you see it around, means Product of New York.
UFO History
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Modern UFO history began with the 1947 UFO sighting by pilot Kenneth Arnold. Learn the history of UFOs from ancient times to the mid-20th century.
Shock to the System: Famous Electrocutions
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Electricity brings us light, heat and Netflix. But sometimes, when it courses through man, woman or beast, electricity brings sudden death. Which is why executioners in the early 20th century looked at power lines and had light bulbs flash over their heads.
Ultimate Lighthouse Quiz
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Beacons of hope in the darkness, lighthouses have guided sailors to safety for thousands of years. They've helped ships navigate dangerous coasts and survive treacherous storms. Test your knowledge of these structures with the lighthouse quiz.
From Bigfoot to Nessie, There's a Cryptid for Every Nagging Fear
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A cryptid is an animal whose existence is unproven, meaning no corpse or live specimen has ever been documented by the scientific community. But believers still persist.
Cryptozoology: Hunting Bigfoot and Other Mysterious Beasts
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Cryptozoology is the study of creatures that are rumored to exist. But for true believers, these "cryptids" are alive and well and lurking among us.
Typhoid Mary Was the Original Super Spreader
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Mary Mallon was an Irish immigrant working as a cook in New York. She was a carrier of typhoid fever, but was she really a ruthless murderer?
10 Extinct Job Titles
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New jobs are being created everyday, but what happened to the professions of yesteryear? Learn more about 10 extinct job titles at HowStuffWorks.