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Stardust and Scandal: The Hollywood Sign Turns 100
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There is no more iconic sign in the world than the huge HoIlywood sign that stands in Griffith Park, beckoning the hopeful with dreams of stardom.
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."
Why is Japan's Aokigahara Forest Called the 'Suicide Forest'?
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The dense Aokigahara Forest has acquired another name, the "suicide forest." Why has it acquired that reputation and what is being done about it?
5 Worst Nuclear Disasters in the World
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Nuclear power plant accidents are rare, but when they happen, there can be lasting effects from the radiation. Here are history's most horrific accidents.
Harriet Tubman's Life and Impact on the Underground Railroad
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Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. But she was so much more. HowStuffWorks looks at this American legend.
Who Is the Controversial Green Man on the Royal Coronation Invitation?
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His leafy face can be found in medieval cathedrals and on garden paving stones all over Europe, but what is the story of the Green Man?
Norland College: Where the Royals Find Their Nannies
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Ever wondered how the British royal family finds nannies fit to change royal nappies? The answer is a nanny college called Norland.
8 Pieces of Royal Regalia You'll See at King Charles' Coronation
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No doubt the coronation of King Charles III will be full of pomp and circumstance. But it also will include priceless pieces of the royal crown jewels.
9 Largest Islands in the World
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An island doesn't necessarily have to be small. You might be surprised by the size of some of these islands on our list. Here are the nine biggest ones.
Remembering Singer, Actor and Activist Harry Belafonte
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Harry Belafonte has died. A shining star in his own right, Belafonte was a key supporter of the civil rights movement and other humanitarian missions.