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The Ghost of Wild West Gunslinger Tom Horn Still Haunts Wyoming

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Tom Horn had a wild reputation. But there's doubt as to whether he really shot young Willie Nickell, the crime for which he was hanged. We investigate.

9 Fascinating Facts About Julius Caesar, 'Dictator for Perpetuity'

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The Roman general and statesman's romantic exploits and bloody betrayal were juicy enough to fuel two different Shakespeare plays. We find out more.

Humble Hero: Why Neil Armstrong Became the First Man on the Moon

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HowStuffWorks finds out more about the life and legacy of Neil Armstrong, the humble hero who became the first man to walk on the moon.

What We Learned From the Deadliest Nightclub Fire in U.S. History

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HowStuffWorks looks at the lessons, including advanced building codes and medical treatments, that endure from Boston's 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire.

The Great London Smog of 1952

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A smog of epic proportions enveloped London in December of 1952. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the incident and its aftermath.

7 Cool Facts About Will Rogers, Cowboy, Humorist, Self-declared President

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Born on Nov. 4, 1879, Will Rogers was a beloved humorist, film star, cowboy, newspaper columnist and social commentator. HowStuffWorks gets to know him.

How the Articles of Confederation Paved the Way for the U.S. Constitution

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The Articles of Confederation were the precursor to the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at how they paved the way for the U.S. system of government.

The Newton Boys Were the Baddest Bank Robbers You've Never Heard Of

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The Newton gang robbed banks and trains throughout the Midwest in the early 20th century. HowStuffWorks looks at how they got away with wreaking havoc.

5 Large Nations With No Homeland

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HowStuffWorks looks at stateless people, who are not regarded as citizens of the country they are born in, including Kurds, Rohingya and Roma.

How Wild Bill Hickok Became an American Legend

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Wild Bill Hickok personified the archetype of the gentleman gunfighter in the history of the American West. HowStuffWorks looks at his life and times.

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