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7 Atrocities Soviet Dictator Joseph Stalin Committed
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Joseph Stalin ruled the Soviet Union through force, fear mongering and absolute tyranny. HowStuffWorks looks at seven of his worst acts of cruelty.
7 'Facts' They Got Wrong in School About Christopher Columbus
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Did Christopher Columbus did he really prove the world was round? Did he think he had found a new continent? And how was he perceived back home?
How Hercules Totally Nailed His 12 Labors
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HowStuffWorks counts down the 12 labors of Hercules, assigned to him by Hera, the wife of his father Zeus, as repentance for murdering his family.
Why the Ghost of Andrew Jackson Haunts the Modern U.S. Presidency
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Andrew Jackson seems to resonate particularly with Donald Trump. HowStuffWorks looks at what the two presidents have in common and where they differ.
Chinese-American Actress Anna May Wong Fought Racism in Life and Onscreen
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Anna May Wong endured racism during her lifetime. But she persisted and eventually broke down barriers to become the first Chinese-American film star.
Amelia Earhart Was Way More Than a Famous Aviator Who Disappeared
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Today she is best known for her disappearance, but Amelia Earhart was a pioneering aviatrix as well as a fashion designer and feminist.
The Story of Eric Rudolph, the Real 1996 Olympic Park Bomber
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Eric Rudolph evaded the FBI for seven years, after planting bombs in Atlanta and Birmingham, Alabama. HowStuffWorks looks at what drove him to kill.
A Portrait of Jimmy Carter, America's Oldest Living President Ever
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Jimmy Carter, who turns 98 this year, isn't considered one of America's best presidents. But his legacy after the leaving White House is undeniable.
7 Facts About Crafty Athena, Favorite Daughter of Zeus
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HowStuffWorks looks at the goddess of wisdom and war, who was also considered the goddess of all things crafty and the favorite of Zeus.
How the Declaration of Independence Birthed the American Nation
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the U.S. Declaration of Independence document - what's inside it and what's not.