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How did 168 conquistadors take down the Incan empire?
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The Incan empire was erased from existence by fewer than 200 men, but how was this possible? Find out how the Incan empire was brought down.
What happened to the two other men on Paul Revere's ride?
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What happened to the two other men on Paul Revere's ride? Paul Revere wasn't alone. Find out what happened to the two other men on Paul Revere's ride.
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.
How the Yakuza Works
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The Yakuza isn't just one organization. It's a collection of Japanese gangs. Check out this article to learn the history and structure of the Yakuza.
How the American Dream Works
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What exactly is the American dream? And how do you know if you're living it? Read about the American dream at HowStuffWorks.
How Alang Shipyard Works
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In this mass graveyard, workers dismantle 52,000-ton ships using simple hand tools. Why would anyone want to work at Alang? Is this place doing the world a service by recycling obsolete ships?
How GM's E-Flex Propulsion System Works
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GM's E-Flex Propulsion System is a new platform that will power the highly anticipated Chevrolet Volt sedan. Learn about GM's E-Flex system.
How Jerusalem Syndrome Works
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Jerusalem Syndrome is the result of becoming overwhelmed when visiting the city of Jerusalem. Find out how visiting Jerusalem can cause Jerusalem Syndrome.
How Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) Works
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FOP is an extremely rare bone disease where the muscles, tendons and ligaments turn to bone. Learn about FOP and some of the treatments for FOP.
10 of the Bloodiest Battles of World War II
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The war that began with German dictator Adolf Hitler's rise to power led to more than 50 million combatant and civilian deaths. Which 10 battles during the World War II were the costliest?