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5 Things You Didn't Know About 'Sesame Street'

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You and your kids may have grown up watching "Sesame Street" so you may think you know all there is to know about Big Bird at friends. But not so fast.

6 Famous Paintings That Hold Hidden Messages

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Painters love to include hidden symbols and meanings inside works. Here are six famous pieces with hidden messages you may have missed.

The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom

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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.

Mobius Strips: So Simple to Create, So Hard to Fathom

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It's easy to make a Mobius strip with some paper and tape, but your mind will be blown by the mathematical concepts it unlocks.

What's the Difference Between a Windmill and a Wind Turbine?

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Windmills and wind turbines work on the same core principle to convert wind into energy, but one creates mechanical energy while the other creates electricity. Here's how they work.

Who Invented Graham Crackers and Why?

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Graham crackers were invented by Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham as part of a radical 19th-century diet. His goal? To curb joy and sexual desires.

Mexico's Giant Crystal Cave Is Beautiful But Deadly

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Massive gypsum crystals were discovered beneath Mexico's Sierra de Naica Mountain in very inhospitable environs - to humans anyway.

Can a sound wave kill you?

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A sound wave alone probably won't kill you. Crank the volume on a terrible song, though, and you just might annoy everyone to death.

Changing the Guard Is More Than Pomp and Circumstance

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While it's technically a glorified shift change, the British monarchy's Changing the Guard ceremony is steeped in history. HowStuffWorks explains.

Your Car May Soon Say 'No' to Drunk Driving

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Two U.S. Senators have introduced legislation to mandate technology to could end drunk driving by 2024. HowStuffWorks looks at the RIDE Act.

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