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How Hostage Negotiation Works
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A hostage situation places innocent civilians directly in harm's way, and armed intervention places the hostages at even greater risk. Learn how a skilled negotiator uses psychology, instinct and deception to achieve a peaceful end.
How Duels Work
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Pistols at dawn! The challenge is issued. To turn it down would leave you marked a coward for life. You meet at the chosen spot. You could be severely wounded or killed today. Why is all this happening? Because you made fun of his hat.
What's the deal with those quickie divorces and Reno?
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What's the deal with those 'quickie divorces' and Reno?
All About WITSEC, aka the Witness Protection Program
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The Federal Witness Security Program protects crucial witnesses. How do you erase one identity and create a whole new one? Find out how the Witness Security Program "relocates" witnesses and their families.
How Bounty Hunting Works
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Bounty hunting is an important part of the American justice system. Find out how bounty hunting works and see what a day in the life of a bounty hunter is like.
How Divorce Works
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Divorce is a common ending to marriage. Learn about types of divorce, divorce lawyers, the divorce process, and child support and alimony payments resulting from divorce.
How the Mafia Works
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The Mafia has controlled everything from the street-corner drug trade to labor-union leadership to high-level politicians. How did it start and what's its status now?
How Love Works
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If you've ever been in love, you've probably at least considered classifying the feeling as an addiction.
How Online Dating Works
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Online dating can be a tricky world to navigate. Learn about online dating, including how to make a good profile and how to meet potential dates.
How Festivus Works
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Tired of the normal holiday run-around? There's Festivus! Read how it works.