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The Long Strange History of License Plates in the U.S.
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When license plates were first introduced in the U.S. in 1901, you had to make your own. Nowadays, prisoners make them for you. Yes, it's true.
5 September 11 Conspiracy Theories
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The confusion and terror following the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center left many searching for answers. Check out 5 September 11th conspiracy theories.
How Gasoline Works
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Without gasoline, the world as we know it would grind to a screeching halt. The U.S. alone consumes well over a hundred billion gallons of gasoline per year. Learn all about this vital fuel.
What Generation Do You Actually Belong In?
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They call people born after 2013 "Gen Alpha," but odds are those kids are all a bit young to be doing quizzes. Want to know what generation you actually belong in? Take the quiz and see!
11 Longest-running Daytime Soap Operas
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The longest running soap operas have entertained daytime audiences with captivating story lines. See the 11 longest-running soap operas and their plots.
What Is Streaming And How Does It Work?
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Streaming video and audio have come a very long way since it was first introduced in the 1990s. In fact, millions of people have gotten rid of cable and rely on streaming only for entertainment.
How does the Internet work?
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The Internet lets you transfer information around the world in seconds. But the pieces of your file may not all get there the same way. How does all that data get where it's supposed to go without getting lost?
The Classic Car Encyclopedia Quiz
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Think you can write a book about classic cars? What about several books, all bound in handsome leather editions? We're breaking open the Classic Car Encyclopedia to test your knowledge. Is it encyclopedic? There's only one way to find out ...
Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America
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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.
What Is a Wolfpack Mentality?
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"How To Train Your Dragon," "What We Do in the Shadows" and tons of other movies include references to wolf packs. Learn how those actually work in the real world.