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Conquistadors, Gold and Charlemagne: How California Got Its Name
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Surfboards, huarache sandals and endless sunshine? Yes. But throw in some Conquistadors, a Spanish novel, Black Amazons and, of course, Charlemagne and - voilà - the name "California" is born.
Discover the Top Free Route Planner Tools to Optimize Your Journey
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Route planner tools offer a wide range of benefits to both individuals and businesses. Firstly, they save time. Instead of spending precious minutes or even hours planning the most efficient route, a route planner can do it within seconds. This time savings can be particularly advantageous for businesses with a fleet of vehicles, as it allows them to optimize their routes and complete more deliveries or service calls in a day.
College Pictures
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This college image gallery offers a visual perspective of some of the important aspects of attending a university. Check out these college pictures.
The Crazy Story of Borgward, the German Carmaker You've Never Heard Of
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On this episode of CarStuff, the guys bring you the story of Borgward, a former giant in the German auto industry that's trying to make a comeback.
What Was the Very First Toothbrush?
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The first recognizable toothbrush arose in the 15th century. Read a short history of the humble toothbrush at HowStuffWorks Now.
Tendergroin, Cowboy Caviar: Just What Are Rocky Mountain Oysters?
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It's the meat that's launched a thousand jokes. But how did Rocky Mountain oysters get their name and what do they taste like?
The Cozy Icelandic Christmas Tradition You'll Want to Steal
HowStuffWorks learns about the Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóð or the Christmas Book Flood. Iceland is the most book-loving country in the world.
Vending Machines Bring Books and Learning to 'Book Deserts'
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Despite the established benefits of reading, books aren't accessible to everyone. One new study tried to change that with book vending machines.
What's So American About Apple Pie?
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What could be more American than apple pie? HowStuffWorks looks at the origins of the phrase 'as American as apple pie.'
How old is the electric car?
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Electric cars aren't so new today. Turns out they have been around since before the Model T. Find out how old electric cars are at HowStuffWorks.