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10 Most Game-Changing Developments in the TV Industry
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Many things have contributed to America's obsession with the boob tube. See 10 of the biggest developments in the TV industry to learn more.
10 Strange American Traditions
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Americans celebrate many traditions without even considering how strange the rest of world might consider them. What do you think are some of the weirdest?
The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought
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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?
Mark Cuban Wants to Solve the U.S. Prescription Drug Price Crisis
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The billionaire business owner launched an online pharmacy in March with drug prices slashed. But is the model poised to disrupt America's prescription drug business?
Cane Toad Facts, Pictures
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The cane toad is native to Central and South America, and an invasive species in Australia. It was introduced to Australia in 1935 to protect crops against cane beetles.
Old Railroads
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The age of old railroads saw the birth of the first railroad lines and mass transportation on rail. Read more about old railroads in America.
10 Ways Americans and Europeans Differ
HowStuffWorks looks at come of the cultural differences between Europe and America, like ice consumption, metric system and portion sizes.
ATV Factory Tour
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What does it take to build an ATV? We visited the Suzuki Manufacturing of America Corporation ATV factory in Rome, Georgia to find out.
Why Did the Aztec Empire Fall? How Indigenous Allies Helped the Spanish
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In the early 1500s, the Aztecs ruled a sprawling empire across central Mexico. Their capital city, Tenochtitlán, was the largest city in the Americas at the time.
Horned Frog: A Snake-eating Ambush Predator With Tiny Teeth
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The horned frog (also called the horned toad or ornate horned frog) belongs to the genus Ceratophrys, a group of amphibians native to South America.