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Will the U.S. Ever End Its Dependence on Foreign Oil?
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The United States is the world's top producer of oil, but it still depends on foreign countries for millions of barrels, as well. Will there ever be a time when the U.S. is totally independent when it comes to oil production?
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!
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 the Mayan Calendar Works
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The Mayan calendar was one of the first attempts by people to keep some sort of historical record. Learn more about how the Mayan calendar works.
What If Mosquitoes Went Extinct?
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Imagine going outside in the summer and not being eaten alive by mosquitoes. Yeah, no mosquitoes! Well, don't celebrate just yet, because a world with no mosquitoes might have a radically different food chain.
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 ...
Is There a Scientific Strategy for Finding a Good Parking Spot?
HowStuffWorks talks with some scientists to find out whether to drive around until you find a close parking spot or take the first thing you 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.
Chainsaw Lobster Among New Deep-sea Species Found in Java Sea
The first-ever deep-sea exploration of West Java seas netted more than 12,000 marine creatures. HowStuffWorks looks at some of the new species found.
Why John Adams Despised Being Vice President
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John Adams despised his role as the first vice president of the U.S. But the function of the VP has changed, and Adams played a huge part in that.