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How Samurai Work
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The legend of the samurai continues to permeate our culture, with countless movies and TV shows dedicated to the subject. How much of what we know about the samurai is truth and how much is myth?
How Presidential Memoirs Work
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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.
The Top 30 Songs of Elvis Presley
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Elvis Presley is rightly known as "The King of Rock 'n' Roll." But what were his top 30 songs? Our list includes "Love Me Tender," "Hound Dog" and "Heartbreak Hotel."
Ghost Stories Unveiled: Exploring Haunted Hotels in New Orleans
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Discover the chilling tales of haunted hotels in New Orleans. Uncover ghostly legends, eerie histories, and paranormal hotspots in this spooky Southern city.
Is New Orleans' Most Haunted House Real? Ghost Stories & Legends
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Discover the most haunted house in New Orleans, where ghostly legends, eerie encounters, and paranormal activity reveal the city's dark and mysterious past.
The Cadaver Synod: When a Dead Pope Was Put on Trial
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During one of the most political times in papal history, Pope Formosus' corpse was dug up and put on trial for crimes of hist past.
A 'Tree That Owns Itself' Grows in Athens, Georgia
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A massive white oak in Athens, Georgia has many wondering whether a tree can even have legal rights. HowStuffWorks talked to experts to find out.
Can You Pass This General Knowledge Quiz While Being Distracted by Adorable Puppies?
Could you name the largest planet in our solar sys- ... is that a Goldendoodle? Aww! Put your smarts - and your concentration - to the test in this puppy-filled general knowledge skills challenge.
How Political Conventions Work
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In an election year, political conventions take over the U.S. media for days, with political-party platforms and propaganda. But what real purpose do the conventions serve?
How Revisionist History Works
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Revisionist history can range from simply correcting a date to reconsidering the causes of a war. Learn why revisionist history is controversial.