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What State Has the Most Lakes in the U.S.?
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If you have ever wondered which state has the most lakes, the answer depends on how you count them. Some states contain millions of unnamed ponds and smaller bodies of freshwater, while others are famous for thousands of named lakes used for boating, fishing, and swimming. (Yes, thousands.)
How Yo-Yos Work
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Yo-yos can be traced back at least 2,500 years. It's a toy with true staying power, and it has lately gone high-tech -- ever heard of a yo-yo with a clutch? Learn about yo-yo physics, yo-yo tricks, yo-yo history and some serious upgrades in yo-yo design.
How Rammed Earth Homes Work
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Rammed earth homes and buildings have been around as long as people could pack dirt into a sturdy form. Learn how these rammed earth homes are built.
10 Trims Around the House
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Are you looking for some ideas to put in some trims around the house? Check out our top 10 list of trims around the house.
How did the East India Company change the world?
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The British East India Company established major precedents for corporations. Read about Queen Elizabeth's East India Company's ruthless quest for profit.
How Food Preservation Works
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Because sustenance ensures our survival, food preservation is one of the oldest technologies developed by human beings. Find out what's being done to your food to make it last longer.
10 Traditional Cakes from Around the World
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These traditional cakes from around the world will get your taste buds craving something sweet. Check out 10 traditional cakes from around the world.
What's Your Jewelry IQ?
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Are you as smart about gems and jewelry metals as you think you are? From diamonds to moissanite, there's a lot to know. Show off your jewelry IQ in this quiz, and then you can consider yourself an expert!
Can You Name These Countries With Mostly Red Flags?
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Red for valor. Red for bravery. Red for life, for passion, for blood and for honor. Sometimes red is even for luck. Countries all around the world use red in their flags, so how many do you think you can identify? Run this quiz up the flagpole and see who salutes!
How Foot Binding Worked
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What was foot binding? Find out how foot binding worked from HowStuffWorks.