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Who Insures Race Car Drivers and Their Cars?
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Part of the thrill for spectators in car racing is the wrecks - assuming everyone is OK. But who is left picking up the bill when those expensive cars end up destroyed?
Science vs. '90s Disaster Movies, a Deeply Geeky Pop Culture Quiz
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We're still watching '90s campy disaster flicks for the action scenes and nostalgia value. But accuracy was never their forte. This quiz explains why.
Norway's Ridiculously Short Border Fence
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HowStuffWorks looks at the extremely short, extremely ineffective border fence diving Russia and Norway.
All Aboard for Our Roller Coaster Quiz!
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Take HowStuffWorks' amazing roller coaster quiz to find out what you know about the fastest and longest roller coasters.
Did Benjamin Franklin really use a kite to discover electricity?
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Did Benjamin Franklin really discover electricity in the midst of a thunderstorm? Learn more about Ben Franklin's kite experiment at HowStuffWorks.
Is brown sugar healthier than white sugar?
Should you use brown sugar or white sugar? Find out if brown sugar is healthier than white sugar at HowStuffWorks.
Why Is the Tropic of Cancer Important?
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You've probably heard of the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, but do you know the difference?
Does One Dripping Faucet Really Prevent Frozen Pipes?
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When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners are advised to leave one tap dripping overnight. But does this advice hold up, or is it kind of leaky?
Should You Pop Your Blisters?
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HowStuffWorks finds out whether it's better medically to pop that blister or leave it alone.
Were U.S. Interstates Really Designed as Runways?
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Is 1 mile out of 5 on U.S. interstates really supposed to be straight so that planes can land on them in an emergency? Find out the truth about this long-held urban legend.