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How Electric Cars Work
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Sales of electric cars keep soaring and the technology just keeps getting better. So how do electric cars work and just how green are they?
How Currency Works
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Currency is a complex aspect of human civilization. Find out all about these symbols of financial value.
14 Least Visited National Parks in the United States
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Most people flock to Yellowstone, Yosemite, or the Grand Canyon, but the least visited national parks offer something just as remarkable: solitude.
How Azaleas Became the Signature Flowers of the South
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These showy pink, purple, red and white blossoms dazzle through the spring and summer and are ubiquitous throughout the southern U.S.
Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents
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What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?
15 Largest Cities in Ohio, Ranked by Population
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Ohio, known as the Buckeye State, is located in the Midwest of the United States. The state is known for its rich history and vibrant culture scene. With a diverse population of about 11.9 million spread across its major cities, Ohio is the seventh-most populous state in America. According to the United States Census Bureau, its median household income is $58,000.
Typhoid Mary Was the Original Super Spreader
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Mary Mallon was an Irish immigrant working as a cook in New York. She was a carrier of typhoid fever, but was she really a ruthless murderer?
How Witchcraft Works
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Witchcraft and belief in magic have been around since the beginning of time. Learn the history of witchcraft, modern witchcraft, Wicca and Wiccan rituals.
The Story of Eric Rudolph, the Real 1996 Olympic Park Bomber
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Eric Rudolph evaded the FBI for seven years, after planting bombs in Atlanta and Birmingham, Alabama. HowStuffWorks looks at what drove him to kill.
What's the Secret Behind the Numbers on the Interstate Signs?
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Why is one road named I-5 while another is I-480? We take a closer look at the digits on those red, white and blue shield-shaped signs.