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How Barbecue Works
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Almost every country in the world has some dish involving meat cooked over the fire. In the U.S., it's called barbecue. Come with us on a mouthwatering-journey through the history, politics and techniques of barbecue.
16 World-Famous Architects and Their Impact
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We see buildings pop up and get torn down all the time, but some structures (and the architects who designed them) were built to last. These 16 are some of the most famous.
Do You Know These Common Gen X Phrases?
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Calling all so-called slackers and slacker-lovers out there - or the so-called Generation X people out there! If you are one, can you still recall the catchphrases and popular words of your era? Or if you're familiar with Gen X culture, then try this quiz for size! Go!
What Legendary Softball Player Are You?
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Step up to the plate and take our quiz to find out what legendary softball player you are! With softball set to return to the Olympics, there's no better time than now to find out what famous female athlete you're most like.
A Portrait of John F. Kennedy, America's Youngest President
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John F. Kennedy was the youngest man elected president of the United States and fourth killed in office. HowStuffWorks looks at JFK's life and death.
Do You Know All of These "Family Guy" Characters?
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We all know Stewie and the gang, but the run of "Family Guy" since 1999 has given us a myriad of characters that fulfill every role in a small town. Test your FG skills with this crazy quiz ... Giggity.
Free Land: How the Homestead Act Helped America Expand Westward
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President Abraham Lincoln signed into law that any person in the U.S. could have free land - 160 acres in fact. But there was a catch.
The Power of Police, Protesters and Cell Phone Video
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Video exposes injustices in a way that words can't. HowStuffWorks Now looks at how cell phone video and police brutality intersect in modern America.
Wacky Wedding Traditions Quiz
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Some wedding traditions are lovely and others don't make much sense. Test your knowledge of wedding traditions with our HowStuffWorks quiz.
Who Were the Real Women Warriors of Dahomey?
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The Dahomey warriors were an all-female regiment that existed for 300 years. Their bravery is legendary and portrayed in "The Woman King."