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How Cup Noodles Became an Instant Hit in America
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You might have survived off ramen noodles in your 20s. Certainly you've had them at some point in your life. But have you ever considered how Cup Noodle made its way to the U.S.?
How Different Accents Develop Within the Same Language
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What influences how a language sounds among different groups of people? Learn about language and accents in this HowStuffWorks article.
Can You Identify the State Abbreviation From a State's Outline?
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When it comes to geography, they say the average American can't locate Afghanistan on a map, but how about Iowa? Take a look at these 50 state outlines and see if you can identify the correct abbreviation.
Bacon's Rebellion: America's First Armed Insurrection
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Nathaniel Bacon led an armed rebellion in 17th century Colonial America against Gov. William Berkeley. The rebellion was brief but its ramifications changed the course of American history.
10 Tax Exemptions You Should Know
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The IRS doesn't get a lot of love from American taxpayers, but it's mostly just misunderstood. Learn more about tax exemptions at HowStuffWorks.
Cucumbers: Natural Food
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Cucumbers are known as one of the lightest and most refreshing fruits around. Take a look at the nutritional benefits of cucumbers.
Can a sound wave kill you?
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A sound wave alone probably won't kill you. Crank the volume on a terrible song, though, and you just might annoy everyone to death.
Why Professional Bakers Never Measure With Cups, Only Scales
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While many home bakers measure out flour and other ingredients with a cup, experts say you should ditch that cup for a scale. Here's why.
Can You Answer These General Knowledge Questions Every Adult Should Know?
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There are a lot of things are considered general knowledge, but not everybody knows them. Put your general knowledge savvy to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
How Flintlock Guns Work
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Flintlock guns were extremely important weapons in the American Revolution; they also formed the foundation of all modern guns. Learn about the gun that started it all.