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How the Amphicar Worked
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The 1961-1968 Amphicar was an amphibious car introduced at the 1959 Geneva Salon. Read about this fun and famous collectible invented by Hans Trippel.
How Kwanzaa Works
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The holiday of Kwanzaa is a time to honor African traditions. It lasts seven days, uses seven symbols and sets forth seven ideals. How is it celebrated?
How Military Robots Work
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Soldiers face danger every day -- detecting landmines, deactivating unexploded bombs and scoping out hostile buildings are tasks that don't always require a human presence. That's where military robots come in.
Raising a Child with Tourette Syndrome: One Family's Story
Raising a child with Tourette Syndrome can be difficult. Read one family's story about raising a child with Tourette Syndrome.
Is the desktop computer going the way of the dodo bird?
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Will desktop computer exist in the future? Will netbooks, smartphones and tablets take over? Learn about desktop computers in the future.
How to Manage a Single Parent Household
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Need to know how to manage a single parent household? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to manage a single parent household.
Only the Sharpest Minds Can Name the Objects in These Close-Up Photos
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"I spy, with my little eye ..." Do you remember playing this game as a kid? Welcome to the more grown-up version! See how many of these close-up objects you can identify in this clever quiz.
Can You Get More Questions Correct Than the Prime Minister of Canada?
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The prime minister has to know a whole lot of facts about the country. Often there are facts that even citizens of the country might not know. Do you think you can prove this wrong? Then let's see how well you know Canada!
Can You Name These Dog Breeds?
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We promise this quiz won't be too "ruff!" See how much you know about man's fluffy, cuddly best friend. Can you identify the dog breeds in this quiz that we've fetched for you?
Can You Match the World Landmark to the Religion?
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You've probably seen pictures of the most famous landmarks in the world hundreds of times, but have you ever wondered what religion some of them represent? From Stonehenge to the Sistine Chapel, try to match the famous landmark to the religion.