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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?
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.
How the Lost Generation Works
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Who are the members of the Lost Generation? Read about the Lost Generation 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.
Most Haunted Places in the World: True Encounters and Tales
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Explore the most haunted places in the world, from eerie castles to abandoned asylums. Discover chilling stories, ghostly sightings, and mysterious legends.
10 Eccentric Homes With Hidden Passageways
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Eccentric homes with hidden passageways aren't confined to detective novels. Learn about these five eccentric homes and what makes them so weird.
181 Slang Words by Decade: From 'Scram' to 'Slaps'
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Popular slang terms come and go - and sometimes come back again. Here are some of the most popular slang words of the last 100 years, decade by decade.
Can You Name All of These Eddie Murphy Movies From an Image?
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He's portrayed donkeys, dragons, cops, robbers, doctors, politicians, men, women, children, that one prince from Zamunda and many more. It can only be one guy. Can you name these Eddie Murphy films based on an image?
How Jukeboxes Work
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Jukeboxes are a colorful slice of Americana that brought on-demand music to the masses. Take a look inside a jukebox and find out how jukeboxes work.
How Jazz Works
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Jazz is often referred to as 'Americas Classical Music.' Find out where jazz music was created and learn about the culture associated with jazz.