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Maybe You Can Be Too Thin? Meet the World's Skinniest Skyscraper

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Standing 1,428 feet tall and just 60 feet wide, Steinway Tower in New York City has earned the nickname, "The Coffee Stirrer."

32 Mexico States: From Baja to Yucatán and Everywhere in Between

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Mexico, officially known as the United Mexican States, has 32 distinct regions. Each state offers its own unique identity, from bustling major cities to serene coastal plains. The Mexico states are home to diverse landscapes, vibrant traditions and a rich history.

Do police really have speeding ticket quotas?

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It seems that the police have speeding ticket quotas when you're the one getting pulled over. Find out if speeding ticket quotas actually exist.

What Happens When the Wind Is Knocked Out of You?

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Surely you've had the wind knocked out of you at some point in your life. But what's really going on inside your body?

10 California Landmarks No Visitor Should Miss

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From rugged coastlines to iconic bridges, California landmarks stand as monumental reminders of the Golden State's deep and diverse history. Whether you're hiking the redwoods of Northern California or exploring sunbaked missions in Southern California, there's a landmark with a story waiting to be told.

Chinese Cooking 101

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Chinese cooking 101 will teach you everything from dim sum to Sichuan roast duck. Check out Chinese cooking 101 from HowStuffWorks.

Throughout History, Humanity Has Marveled at Solar Eclipses

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Check out this HowStuffWorks article and image gallery to see examples of people in the past watching and experiencing solar eclipses.

City vs. Suburbs: Which is a Better Place to Raise a Family?

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Is the city or the suburbs a better place to raise a family? Learn how to decide whether you should settle in the city or the suburbs.

The Ultimate Washington, DC Quiz

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New York and Chicago might have skyscrapers, but those buildings cower in importance before the magnificent Washington Monument and the Capitol Building. The memorials to Abraham Lincoln, WWII, Vietnam, and Korea remind us of the great sacrifices America has made in the name of freedom and democracy. And let's not forget the great restaurants, museums and exciting nightlife! Take our quiz and discover just how much a fun a trip to Washington D.C. can be.

NXIVM Cult Allegations: Racketeering, Sex Trafficking and Fraud

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A racketeering conspiracy, sex cult allegations, financial crimes and fraud? Anyone familiar with the first season of the investigative podcast series "Escaping NXIVM" will know that all of these crimes were committed by one group that rose and fell within roughly two decadesm between 1998 and 2021.

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