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Who Decides Which Americans Lie in State?

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Lying in state beneath the U.S. Capitol Rotunda is an honor that has been bestowed on only a few people. Who decides which Americans are so honored?

Insane Speed Records Are Broken at Bonneville Salt Flats

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World speed records are set and broken at the Bonneville Salt Flats every year. What makes the area so conducive to speed? HowStuffWorks investigates.

Is Permafrost Really, Well, Permanent?

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Permafrost across the globe is rapidly melting. What could this mean for the future of the planet?

Do People and Bananas Really Share 50 Percent of the Same DNA?

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You probably feel like you have very little in common with that banana lying on your kitchen counter. But science says you do! So, how is this possible? And is that stat accurate? We talk to the scientist who did the research.

Who Was the World's First King?

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This is not an easy question to answer, thanks to the mists of time. But historians have put forth several possibilities. An ancient tablet claims one king ruled for 28,000 years!

What People Get Wrong About Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott

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Rosa Parks didn't refuse to move from her bus seat because her feet were tired. "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in," she said.

If You BCC Someone on an Email, Can the Recipient Find Out?

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The BCC feature in email allows a sender to copy someone on a message without the recipient knowing. But can the recipient find out?

The Wonderful World of Disney: Parks and Rides Quiz

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The House of Mouse started with one man and a dream, and now Disney dominates the global theme park market. Put on your Mickey ears and take our quiz to see how much you know about Disney parks and attractions.

Do You Know Enough About Aviation To Be A Pilot?

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Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane ... it's you! Finally, you're flying your own F-16 above the treetops. Do you think you can pass this general aviation quiz and become a real pilot?

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