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Can You Match These Famous Brands to Their Country of Origin?
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Life would be a dull place without video games, gummy bears, yogurt and fast cars. And if you don't know what country invented gummy bears, you're disrespecting one of Earth's greatest creations. Can you tell us the countries where the famous brands in this quiz were founded?
How Dealing With Debt Collectors Works
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Dealing with debt collectors is a common -- and sometimes scary -- experience. Read on to find out how to begin dealing with debt collectors.
How Alcatraz Worked
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Alcatraz was built to house the worst criminals and said to be impossible to escape. See pictures of Alcatraz and go inside Alcatraz prison to meet its inmates.
How International Banking Works
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International banking can provide great wealth to you. Read more about international banking and how it works.
How Drought Works
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What happens when the rains cease and water levels dry up precipitously? Everything from abundant grasses to apex predators suffers the consequences.
How Occupy Wall Street Works
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The Occupy Wall Street Movement quickly spread across the country as people took to the streets to protest economic policies. Learn about the Occupy Wall Street Movement.
How Thanksgiving Works
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Today, many associate the holiday less with pilgrims and American Indians and more with football and turkey. What's the real story of Thanksgivig Day?
How does public transportation help the environment?
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In January 2004, the citizens of Milan, Italy, were preparing for a strike that would shut down all public transportation. Since an estimated 28 percent of greater Milan's 3 million populace relied heavily on public transit, the strike meant gridlock for most of the city.
10 Last-minute Stays of Execution
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Most people sentenced to death in the U.S. get at least one stay of execution. In one case, the stay came a minute too late because of a misdialed phone number. Here are 10 of the most unusual cases.
10 Common Bankruptcy Questions
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If you're lucky, you'll never have to know about bankruptcy. But just in case, here are answers to 10 common bankruptcy questions from HowStuffWorks.