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How the Boston Massacre Fanned the Flames of a Revolution
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The Boston Massacre didn't start the American Revolution. But what role did the March 5, 1770, protest play? HowStuffWorks looks at the history.
Test Your Skills With Our Construction Quiz
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How much do you know about the complicated business of creating a safe, comfortable and durable building? Test your savvy with our quiz -- no hard hat necessary!
How the GMC PAD Works
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The GMC PAD is basically a futuristic motor home -- part apartment, part vehicle, and part telecommunications center.
How Does the Beer Can Widget Work?
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When I open a can of Guinness or some of the other upscale beers from Europe, I notice that a plastic ball shaped widget inside the tin releases gas to aerate the beer. How does this work?
Tech Talk: Web Server Quiz
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Without web servers, there wouldn't be an Internet. Do you know how web servers work to get you online? Take this quiz and find out.
Twelve Triangles Quilt Block
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The Twelve Triangles quilt block looks good from any angle. Download the free quilt block and learn to make it with the instructions on HowStuffWorks.
Inca Pictures
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Inca pictures show what life was like for the ancient Incas of South America. Take a look at pictures of the Incans.
Golden-chain Tree
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Golden-chain tree is a small, vibrant flowering tree with pendulous clusters of flowers that brighten any yard. Learn how to grow and use golden-chain tree.
What Is the Oldest University in the World?
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In the United States, there's Harvard University. In the U.K., there's Oxford University. Each is the oldest in its respective country, though neither has been around quite as long as the oldest university in the world.
The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes
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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.