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1971 Ford LTD Convertible Coupe
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The 1971 Ford LTD Convertible Coupe was the first ragtop introduced in the very popular LTD series. Read about and see pictures of this classic car.
'More Dangerous Than a Thousand Rioters': Meet Lucy Parsons, Unsung Heroine of the Labor Movement
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This Labor Day, Emilie and Bridget from Stuff Mom Never Told You look at women in the American labor movement, including Lucy Parsons.
12 Midwest States: A Hub for Agriculture and Heavy Industry
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The Midwest region, also known as the Middle West or the North Central Region of the United States, is home to Lake of the Ozarks, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Mall of America. With the agriculture and manufacturing industries, the area has also had a big economic impact.
Genetic Analysis Shakes Up Elephant Family Tree, Raising Conservation Issues
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HowStuffWorks looks at a new genetic analysis clarifying the evolutionary relationships between five modern and extinct elephant species.
Do police really write tickets to make money?
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Speeding tickets can seem like just a way for the police to make money. Well, that might just be case. Learn about traffic ticket revenue at HowStuffWorks.
Is It Possible to Get Taller as an Adult?
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You may not be done growing when you hit adulthood. Learn whether it is possible to get taller as an adult at HowStuffWorks.
The Strongest Tornado Ever, by Wind Speed, Size and Damage
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These spinning columns of air are some of the most violent storms on Earth, capable of tearing apart entire towns in seconds. The most powerful winds ever recorded have been associated with intense tornadoes, making them one of nature's most destructive forces.
How the Graphene Blood Pressure Tattoo Will Change Monitoring
Continuous monitoring of blood pressure instead of the static reading of the cuff is a medical holy grail; the graphene tattoo will provide it.
The Most Popular Halloween Candy Isn't Allergy-Friendly
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Every October, kids across America fill their pillowcases and pumpkin buckets with sweets. The most popular Halloween candy isn’t always what you'd expect: Some classics dominate every year, while others quietly rise in the ranks thanks to changing tastes and regional favorites.
Do pets suffer jet lag?
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Jet lag in humans occurs due to a change circadian rhythm caused by the disappearance of the sun. So do pets suffer jet lag, too? Let's find out.