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The Simple Difference Between Ballistic Missiles and Cruise Missiles
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Despite the phrase "going ballistic," the term "ballistic" refers to how a missile travels through the air, not its explosive capability.
The Strange Tale of the Mysterious Dutch Ghost Ship Ourang Medan
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A strange radio message sent a search party to find an eerily silent ship manned by a deceased crew, their faces contorted in fear. What happened aboard the Ourang Medan has been a mystery ever since.
How Carcassonne Works
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Carcassonne isn't just a fortress town in France; it's an addictive strategy game, too. Read about Carcassonne at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Match These World Famous Soccer Players to Their Home Country?
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Athletes come from all corners of the world, but how well are you able to tell which one they are from? If you would like to test your knowledge, you should take this quiz!
Can You Name These Ugly Cars From the '70s?
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Back in the 1970s, there were a lot of iconic cars, and a lot of them were downright hideous. Test your knowledge to see how many you can name.
Beyond the Oats Box: 9 Facts About Quakers
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The most famous Quaker (the one on the oats box) is not even a real person. This religious group has had much success in a sweeter area of food: chocolate!
17th-century Plague Doctors Were the Stuff of Nightmares
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HowStuffWorks takes the creepy masks off the 17th century plague doctors.
The Classic Porsche Quiz: Can You Name Them All?
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Porsche sure loves numbers! Most of their models only have a number as an identifier: 911 (no, it's not an emergency), 901, 550 and many more. Can you identify them from a single image?
How Spanglish Works
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A hybrid of English and Spanish known as Spanglish can be heard in many predominantly Hispanic areas as well as on TV and in movies. Learn where it came from and how it works.
Are married people happier than singles?
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Are married people happier than singles? Take a look at our research into whether not married people are happier at HowStuffWorks.