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Believe it or not, the marvel we know as the helicopter began as a Chinese top consisting of a shaft - a stick - adorned with feathers on one end.

A passport identifies a traveler as a citizen or national with a right to protection while abroad. Read more about using and applying for a passport.

Home safety is an important issue. Learn valuable safety precautions that will reduce the risk of an injury or death occurring in your home.

Astronauts are adventurers and scientists who work in space. Learn who astronauts are and what they do in space and on Earth.

GAWR stands for gross axle weight rating. Visit HowStuffWorks to find out the definition of GAWR.

GCWR stands for gross combination weight rating. Visit HowStuffWorks to find out the definition of GCWR.

When the Ford Falcon was released in late 1960 in Australia, it challenged rival General Motors. Learn how the two companies competed.

The 1957-1987 Pontiac Bonneville had its roots in the famous race course of the same name. Find out how the Bonneville transformed Pontiac's image.

The 1971-1976 Pontiac models marked the end of a successful era of large performance-oriented cars. Follow the Pontiac story in the early 1970s.

Whether it's for Halloween festivities or everyday fun, kids love scary stories. Browse this collection of read-aloud scary stories for children.

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