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The Ultimate Tim Burton Quiz

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Tim Burton is the king of off-kilter Hollywood hits. How much do you know about this darkly-twisted director? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the filmmaker.

The History of the Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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Where did that melty combination of toasted cheese and bread come from?

There Were No Flying Dinosaurs, Only Flying Reptiles

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It can be fun to imagine what it was like when dinosaurs were alive on Earth, lurking under the water, defending their territories on land and soaring through the sky. But wait, that imaginary scenario is technically inaccurate. As it turns out, there were no flying dinosaurs, only flying reptiles.

What was the economic impact of September 11?

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5 Ways to Remove Stains From Formica

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Everyone's looking for a deal these days, and it's no different in materials for your home. Enter Formica: a countertop making a comeback thanks to its lower price tag.

You Can Get Pregnant When You're Already Pregnant

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Is it possible for a woman to get pregnant when she's already pregnant? HowStuffWorks looks at superfetation.

Red Lobster Owes Beyoncé Some Free Cheddar Bay Biscuits

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HowStuffWorks asks if mentioning a name brand in a song always mean a sales bump for the company, or was the Beyonce/Red Lobster thing a fluke? .

The Mosquito Alarm May Be Breaching Your Human Rights

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That is, if you're under the age of 25 and your hearing's intact.

Ridiculous History: When the Puritans Said 'Bah Humbug' to Christmas in America

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Christmas in America wasn't always observed with great fanfare - its pagan roots were loathed by many settlers. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.

Deciphering the History, Symbols and Sounds of Egyptian Hieroglyphics

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About 25 symbols in the Egyptian hieroglyphic 'alphabet' denote specific sounds. But very few words were written purely alphabetically.