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There Are More Animals That Start With 'X' Than You'd Expect

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Scientists have developed several methods for grouping different members of the animal kingdom by species or unique characteristics. However, there is arguably no better method for learning fun facts than by listing animal names alphabetically. These are just a few animals that start with X.

The Mysterious Skeletons in Ben Franklin's Basement

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Human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home. Lots of human bones. Was one of America's most venerated Founding Fathers a criminal of the worst kind?

How Hot Is the Sun? Colder, the Closer You Get!

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How hot is the sun, and why does this star's atmosphere hit higher temperatures than its core? Read on to learn about the weird physics.

How to Get the Gig as a Super Bowl Official

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Only the best of the best make it to the Super Bowl. And that includes the NFL officials. HowStuffWorks looks at what it takes to ref the Big Game.

Is This NFL Team In the AFC or NFC?

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The National Football League is divided into two conferences, the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). Conference alignment can make the difference between making the playoffs or staying home knitting an homage to Bill Belichick while watching "Golden Girls." Can you match these teams to the correct NFL conference?

How Old Was Jesus When He Died?

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While 33 is often the "go-to" answer to the question of how old was Jesus when he died, many scholars doubt that age is accurate.

10 Gadgets That Really Should Be Obsolete By Now

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Today's next big thing is tomorrow's trash, but there are a few gadgets that simply refuse to pass on. Here are 10 we're ready to eulogize.

The Top 10 Daytona 500s Ever

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We've sorted through five decades of thrills and spills and pinpointed the 10 best Daytona 500s ever. See the list -- and let the arguments begin.

How Marketing Plans Work

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Marketing plans help your product or service to reach a broad audience and really sell. Learn about how to create a professional marketing plan.

10 Things That Went Missing Without a Trace

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What do George Washington's false teeth, a 42-ton steel sculpture and the crew of Flight 19 have in common? They all mysteriously vanished.

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