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Chez Panisse Hits Rare Restaurant Milestone: 50 Years in the Biz

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The café Alice Waters opened in Berkeley, California, in 1971 launched California cuisine and the farm-to-table movement. Fifty years later Chez Panisse is still one of America's most influential restaurants.

How Abortion Rights Could Become State-by-state Decisions

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The battle over abortion in the United States rages on. Will abortion rights decisions be moved to the states if the leaked Alito opinion is adopted by the Supreme Court?

What Is a Crossover Car?

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The evolution of the basic idea of a crossover vehicle follows relatively clear path. And it's along that path where the term crossover sees its first use in print. Do you know who said it first?

The Coldest NFL Game Ever Wasn't the One You're Seeing Pics Of

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For over 100 years, the NFL has been a premiere stage for epic battles with nail-biting action. Some of the most memorable moments of the storied franchise have occurred when gritty players have fought for the win while also standing against a siege from the elements.

5 Volleyball Variations to Play in Your Backyard

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What are some volleyball variations to play in your backyard? Learn about volleyball variations to play in your backyard at HowStuffWorks.

London Bridge Has Never Fallen Down, But It Keeps Getting Rebuilt

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Despite what the nursery rhyme says, London Bridge is not falling down - and never really has. But the bridge that spans the Thames has been rebuilt again and again for two millennia.

Why Is There a Crack in the Liberty Bell?

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Older than the founding of the United States, the Liberty Bell has endured as a symbol of freedom for many Americans, even though that was not its original role.

The Fertile Crescent Truly Was the Cradle of Civilization

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A roughly crescent-shaped region encompassing modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, and parts of Turkey and Iran, the Fertile Crescent was home to the world's first settled agricultural communities.

Flying High: The Aircraft Quiz

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Manned flight has altered the course of humanity. How much do you know about the aircraft of the world? Take this quiz to find out.

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