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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.
What Is Moonshine and How Is Moonshine Made?
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Moonshining has evolved from backwood stills in the South. In fact, it's downright trendy in some bars. But, why is homebrewing and winemaking legal, but not distilling your own moonshine?
10 Ways DVDs Have Changed the Film Industry
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There are many ways in which DVDs have changed the film industry. Visit HowStuffWorks to see 10 ways DVDs have changed the film industry.
Petrified Wood: A Journey From Tree to Stone
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Petrified wood can be found all over the world, but how is it created?
Can You Beat the Average Person on This General Knowledge Quiz?
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There is a lot out there to know, but how much of it do you have a handle on? Put your general knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
How Al Capone's Mobsters Outmuscled Chicago Milkmen
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After Prohibition, Al Capone's mob seized control of the milk market, which led to conflict between the mob and unions known as the "Chicago milk wars."
Racketeering Isn't Just a Crime for Mobsters
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Racketeering didn't exist as a crime before 1970. So what is it and why was the Mafia instrumental in its creation?
How the Lost Generation Works
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Who are the members of the Lost Generation? Read about the Lost Generation at HowStuffWorks.
What makes things on the Internet go viral?
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What makes things on the Internet go viral? Find out how to create the next LOLcat or Harlem Shake at HowStuffWorks.
A Gangster's Gangster: Bugsy Siegel's Life and Times
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Bugsy — nobody called him that to his face — Siegel was a shrewd mobster whose crew was dubbed "Murder, Incorporated" by the press. But that fast life got him killed by age 41.