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10 Terrible Cases of Mistaken Identity
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Identity errors have led to a range of awfulness like wrongly declared death. Learn about some cases of mistaken identity at HowStuffWorks.
Could you commute from New York to Los Angeles in 12 minutes?
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Would you risk the mother of all jet lag if you could cross the U.S. in less time than it takes to pass through airport security? After all, your time is precious, and haven't supersonic and hypersonic technologies been around for decades now?
How Baseball Works
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Baseball is America's pastime, but its rules can seem confusing. Learn about baseball rules, baseball equipment and what a major league season is like.
Definitive List of Most Beautiful Cars of the '60s: Can You ID Them?
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History is full of beautiful cars, but the '60s are when cars became works of art. From the '68 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale to the 1960 Chrysler 300F convertible, the '60s was a decade of power and beauty. Think you can identify the most gorgeous of the decade? Cruise on into the quiz and see!
How Badminton Works
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How do you play badminton? Learn about the rules and set up of badminton at HowStuffWorks.
10 Expressions That Came From the Ancient World
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Some sayings and phrases come and go, but some have been around since the ancient world. Learn more about ancient expressions at HowStuffWorks.
Surrender Your Quarters: The Classic Arcade Games Quiz
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Arcade games were claiming millions of dollars in quarters long before the first home video game systems showed up on store shelves. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about these classic arcade games!
Popular Christmas Carols Quiz
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How much do you know about songs of the Christmas season, from jingling jams to joyful hallelujahs? Take this quiz to find out!
10 Press Exposés That Made a Difference
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Journalists have brought to national attention lots of issues that would otherwise remain hidden. Learn about some of them at HowStuffWorks.
Ancient Folks Didn't Have Twitter, but Boy Did They Have Curse Tablets
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Ancient Greeks and Romans used thin strips of lead to vent their frustrations or write messages to the gods.