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How the 1916 Shark Attacks Worked
In 1916, a series of shark attacks took place along ...
In 1916, a series of shark attacks took place along the shores of New Jersey. The media downplayed the first attack as a fluke -- but the attacks continued. Tune in and learn more about the story that inspired Jaws in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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The Red Light District of New Orleans
Established in 1897, Storyville was a legal twenty block red-light ...
Established in 1897, Storyville was a legal twenty block red-light district in New Orleans. Tune in as Katie and Candace take a look at the colorful history of New Orleans' infamous prostitution district in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Malaria and the Panama Canal
The idea for the Panama Canal goes back to 1534, ...
The idea for the Panama Canal goes back to 1534, when the Spanish surveyed the area. However, the canal wasn't built for centuries, and it was an arduous task. Learn more about the malaria plaguing canal builders in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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America's Favorite Outlaw: Billy the Kid
Born Henry McCarty in New York City, Billy the Kid ...
Born Henry McCarty in New York City, Billy the Kid committed his first act of murder before he turned 20. Join Candace and Katie as they explore the fact -- and fiction -- surrounding the legendary outlaw in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How the Dancing Plague of 1518 Worked
In the summer of 1518, a woman in Strasbourg, France ...
In the summer of 1518, a woman in Strasbourg, France started dancing -- and didn't stop. By the end of the week, the compulsion to dance had spread to hundreds of people. Learn more about the dancing sickness in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How the Stonewall Riots Worked
On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, one ...
On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, one of the few bars that welcomed gay patrons. Learn how this raid triggered the first major gay rights protest in U.S. history in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Duchess of Decadence: Georgiana
Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, was also known as the Empress ...
Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, was also known as the Empress of Fashion. Married at the age of 16, the Duchess soon became enormously popular and led a life of excess. Learn what happened next in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Ghosts of History: The Borley Rectory
Legends surround the history of the Borley Rectory, which is ...
Legends surround the history of the Borley Rectory, which is known as the most haunted house in England. Tune in to learn more about the ghosts reputed to haunt the Rectory in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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The Amelia Earhart Mystery
In 1937, famous aviator Amelia Earhart attempted to circumnavigate the ...
In 1937, famous aviator Amelia Earhart attempted to circumnavigate the globe via airplane. However, she disappeared over the Pacific and was never seen again. Listen in to learn more about the mystery in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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Ghosts of History: Versailles
In 1901, two women visiting Versailles lost their way and ...
In 1901, two women visiting Versailles lost their way and met a series of strange, anachronistic characters. Looking back on the event, the women became certain they had slipped through time into 1789. Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
