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The Ultimate Camping Quiz

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Hit the road and go camping! Take advantage of nature's bounty and see the best of America, while getting some exercise at the same time. Take this quiz to learn more about camping in the great outdoors.

Fattest Cat in the World Weighed More Than a 4-Year-Old Child

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In 1986, Himmy the cat set a record no cat will ever be able to beat — at least not in the eyes of the Guinness World Records. The organization named Himmy the fattest cat in the world. About a decade later, in 1998, Guinness decided it would no longer award this record as it didn't want to encourage pet owners to overfeed their cats in hopes of dethroning Himmy.

Can Popping a Wheelie Land You in Jail?

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Calm down, Evel Knievel. Popping those wheelies could get you in trouble with the law. But can it land you in jail? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

Ridiculous History: When People Thought They Were Made of Glass

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From royalty to the layperson, the glass delusion was common in medieval Europe. Learn more about the glass delusion at HowStuffWorks Now.

Meet the World's Smallest, Toughest Owl

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These tiny owls weigh less than a golf ball but kill poisonous scorpions for dinner. HowStuffWorks looks at the tiny desert-dwelling elf owl.

Square Waves in Ocean Settings Are Rare But Dangerous

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Square waves also called Cross-sea waves may looks super cool. But you never want to get caught up in the grid-patterned waves they generate.

Quiz: What's This Country's Former Name?

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From war to political unrest to rebranding, there are all sorts of reasons countries change names. Match the former country names with our quiz.

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?

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