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How Crumple Zones Work
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Crumple zones are areas of a vehicle that are designed to deform and crumple in a collision. Read this article to find out how crumple zones work.
Famous Locomotives
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Famous locomotives, such as the John Bull locomotive, have helped shape the history of American railroads. Learn more about some famous locomotives.
What Is a Nor'easter?
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"Nor'easter" is one of those words that makes you think of an old mariner scanning the horizon for a pending storm. What does it really mean - and why don't we say "northeaster"?
How to Draw a Spanish Villa in 5 Steps
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A lovely Spanish Villa has plenty of Mediterranean charm. This article will show you how to draw a Spanish villa in just five steps.
NieKamp Roadster: Profile of a Hot Road
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The NieKamp Roadster was the first historic hot rod to be restored. Learn about this hot rodding icon originally built by Bill NieKamp in 1949.
Little Deuce Coupe: Profile of a Hot Rod
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Little Deuce Coupe is a custom 1932 Ford coupe first owned by a teen from Detroit. Learn details about the hot rod behind the famous Beach Boys song.
'International' Foods Invented In the U.S.A. Quiz
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Some tasty "international" foods were not created in other countries but actually in the good old U.S.A. Think you know which dishes were first cooked where?
What Does 'Bread and Circuses' Mean?
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Ever felt a pang of guilt on, say, Election Day when you skipped the voting booth to go to dinner? The 'bread and circuses' concept of being pacified by food and entertainment - and forgoing civic duty - goes back to Roman times.
The SS Edmund Fitzgerald and a Fateful Night on Lake Superior
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When the Edmund Fitzgerald set sail on its final voyage, it was one of the largest ships on North America's Great Lakes. But by the evening of November 10, 1975, it had vanished beneath the waves of Lake Superior, taking all 29 crew members with it and cementing its place in maritime history.
5 Most Bike-friendly Cities in the U.S.
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Cycling isn’t just about recreation anymore. In the most progressive American cities, bikes play a critical role in daily transportation.