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Scientists Warn Western U.S. Drought Could Be 'New Normal'
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Nearly 90 percent of the Western U.S. is gripped by an "apocalyptical" drought that only continues to worsen. Even if you don't live in the area, it affects you - and what you do affects it.
How the Freedom House Ambulance Service Became the First EMTs in America
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From 1967 to 1975, an ambulance crew recruited from a poverty-stricken black neighborhood in Pittsburgh became the first set of trained EMTs in America.
How the American Red Cross Works
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After Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, most of us saw what the Red Cross can do -- and what it cannot do. But the Katrina disaster isn't the first sign of conflict in the ranks of this humanitarian organization. Learn about the functions and history of the American Red Cross.
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
Can You Identify the NBA Team if We Change the Colors of the Logo?
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The NBA might be a player's league, but that doesn't diminish the importance of an NBA team, especially in the cities where they're located. Will you be able to match these teams to their logo if the colors are all changed around? Jump into this quiz to find out!
How Air Curtains Work
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Is it possible for a stream of air to behave like a door? Surprisingly, yes. This door may not block out burglars, but it can certainly fight against cold winds, flying insects and pollutants.
If We Give You the NFL City, Can You Tell Us the Team That Belongs There?
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From Seattle to Tampa and Los Angeles to New York, join us on a nationwide tour of NFL franchises - in quiz form! Can you figure out where the Rams belong? The better question might be - can they? Grab your ticket and let's get started!
10 Famous Cars and the Drivers Who Drove Them
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Learn about famous cars and their famous (and sometimes infamous) drivers from television, the movies and even real life at HowStuffWorks.
1981 Baseball Season
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Much to the dismay of baseball fans, the 1981 baseball season is best remembered for the ten-week players' strike that canceled 713 games and ushered in the unpopular split-season format. Learn more about the 1981 baseball season.
How Flappers Worked
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How did flappers come about? Read about flappers at HowStuffWorks.