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Why Don't All Food Cans Have Pull Tabs?
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You can open a can with a can opener, but a can with a pull tab is even easier to open. So, why don't more cans come with pull tabs?
What State Has the Most Lakes in the U.S.?
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If you have ever wondered which state has the most lakes, the answer depends on how you count them. Some states contain millions of unnamed ponds and smaller bodies of freshwater, while others are famous for thousands of named lakes used for boating, fishing, and swimming. (Yes, thousands.)
10 Ways Animals Supposedly Predict the Weather
Next time the cat starts sneezing, should you look for your umbrella or check her out for allergies? There are many superstitions out there about animals and weather prediction. Which ones hold water, and which ones are for the birds?
10 Notorious Motorcycle Gangs
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Motorcycle gangs have been around for decades -- but only a fraction are considered criminal. Read about 10 notorious motorcycle gangs at HowStuffWorks.
1969 Yenko Camaro 427
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The 1969 Yenko Camaro 427 had a Chevy dealer's name and a transplanted muscle car heart. Learn what made it tick, view photos, scan specifications.
1947 NASCAR Recap
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In 1947 NASCAR became an organization. Read how visionary Bill France turned NCSCC racing into the national championship series NASCAR is today.
9 Winners of Extreme Eating Contests
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Extreme eating contests are more popular than ever as competitors battle for top prize money. Learn about 9 of the most popular record-setting eaters.
How Guns Work: Learn the Parts of a Gun
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Guns permeate society -- police officers carry them, wars are fought with them, normal citizens own them. These articles will show you how different types of guns function from trigger to barrel.
How long does it take to excavate an archaeological dig site?
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To excavate an archaeological dig site a great deal of time and patience is required. Find out how long it takes to excavate an archaeological dig site.
How Uranium Glass Got Its Glow On
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Glass that glows? You bet. And that glow comes from a source you wouldn't believe. Uranium, the same radioactive ore now used to power commercial nuclear reactors.