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Pearl Harbor Attack: What Led to It and What Was the Aftermath?

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Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor was the major event that caused the United States to enter World War II. Learn about the attack only at HowStuffWorks.

How Much Do You Know About Cars From the '50s, '60s and '70s?

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They certainly don't make them like they used to! But just how much do you remember about the classic car models from the '50s, '60s and '70s? Enough to ace this quiz?

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?

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There are four regions in the United States, but there are 24 regions of dialect. Once we hear how you use words, you'll learn the exact dialect that you speak. You'ns or ya'll let us know how we did when you're done, finished or complete.

How Street Gangs Work

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According to a 2005 report by the Department of Justice, there are at least 21,500 gangs and more than 731,000 active gang members in the United States. Learn how and why street gangs form.

How Barack Obama Works

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Barack Obama is a candidate who ran for president in the 2008 United States election. Learn about presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Historic and Haunted: Tennessee's Houses with a Dark Past

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Discover the most haunted houses in Tennessee, where eerie encounters, ghostly legends, and paranormal activity bring chilling stories to life. Dare to explore?

How Many of These Iconic Movie Characters Can You Name?

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Do you know your Rocky from your Rambo? Your T-800 from your Robocop? Your Scarlett O'Hara from your Mary Poppins? If you think you can ID all of these classic movie characters, head into the theater and take this quiz!

5 of the World's Most Grueling Ultramarathons

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Running through extreme heat, elevation, snow or rough terrain in an ultramarathon is a challenge designed to defeat all but the most determined.

How do armadillos roll into a ball?

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An armadillo ball is what it sounds like: an armadillo rolled up in a ball. Read why an armadillo ball is more than a shape -- it's a defensive tactic.

'Disheveled,' 'Disgruntled': Why Are Some Words Only Used in Negative Form?

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No one ever says "heveled" or "gruntled." Do these words even exist? Not every word needs an opposite to prop it up. Here's why.

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