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Superheroes are intrinsically tied to the United States and its history. Not only did American publishing companies DC and Marvel invent and popularize the superhero comic book genre, but most of their characters operate within the United States. However, the widespread popularity and cultural influence of superheroes were bound to impact other countries as well.…

Much like Jimmy Hoffa, movies and TV shows about the Italian-American Mafia have slowly vanished. Known by many names — the Mob, La Cosa Nostra or just organized crime —the Italian-American Mafia has long occupied a specific place in American pop culture. From “The Godfather” and “Goodfellas” to “The Sopranos,” stories of bosses and made…