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Test Your Knowledge of the Industrial Revolution

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Test your knowledge of what went down during the age of expanding landscapes, incredible innovation and the ultimate shift in life as people knew it.

How Automatic Transmissions Work

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An automatic transmission takes the pain of gear shifting out of your hands. Find out how an automatic transmission works and how it differs from a manual.

Millennials and Gen Xers Best Boomers at Collecting Cars

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There's been a shift in who's collecting cars, and the baby boomers just passed the torch to two much younger generations. HowStuffWorks explains.

8 Countries That Changed Their Names and Why

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Look at any vintage map and you'll see how a country's borders shift. But what reason would a country have for changing its name?

The Truman Doctrine Transformed U.S. Foreign Policy Forever

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Discover how the 1947 Truman Doctrine shifted the U.S. from isolationism to a policy of containing communism, reshaping international relations during the Cold War.

1952 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra-Glide

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The 1952 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra-Glide introduced a new hand-shift/foot-clutch setup. See pictures and learn about this Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Hypergamy: The History and Evolution of 'Marrying Up'

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Explore hypergamy, the practice of marrying someone of higher social status, its historical roots, and how modern shifts in education and gender roles have transformed this tradition.

How Bird Flu Works

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Bird flu is an infectious disease that has swept through the Asian bird population. Learn how bird flu spreads and the risks posed by antigenic drift and shift.

Skinwalkers Mythology: Characteristics and Modern Interpretations

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Skinwalkers blur the line between human and beast. They're shape-shifting magical beings that belong to the Navajo spirit world. But how does one become a skinwalker?

Are ice blocks better than air conditioning?

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Air conditioning with ice blocks is taking root among some of the world's most powerful companies. Learn how air conditioning with ice blocks works.

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