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Who Made Fanta? Was It Really the Nazis' Favorite Soda?
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You probably know about Fanta, the brand of orange soda that's almost guaranteed to be on shelves somewhere in a 10-mile (16-km) radius of where you live. But you might not know that the question of who made Fanta has a shockingly shady answer.
Ultimate Classic Toys Quiz
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Does the thought of an Etch-A-Sketch bring a smile to your face? Know your facts about Silly Putty, the Hula Hoop, Barbie and G.I. Joe? Rev up your Hot Wheels and test how much you really know about these childhood classics.
How Transistors Work
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The transistor moved the world from power-hungry vacuum tubes to portable solid-state electronics. Learn about transistors and how they changed electronics.
The Ultimate Car Engine Quiz
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So you think you know everything there is to know about cars and their engines? Well, are you ready then for the "Ultimate Car Engine Quiz"? You are? Then let's put our foot down and go, go, go!
Can You Recognize These Hardware Tools From an Image?
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Do you know the difference between a bradawl and a drill? What about a wrench and a riveter? Test your hardware knowledge by naming these 40 gadgets and find out if you're the sharpest tool in the shed!
What Was the Very First Toothbrush?
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The first recognizable toothbrush arose in the 15th century. Read a short history of the humble toothbrush at HowStuffWorks Now.
Why Are Legal Pads Yellow?
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They're instantly recognizable - mostly for their color. We're talking about yellow legal pads. So who decided they'd be yellow, anyway?
How Ice Cream Works
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Although it's fairly easy to make at home or pick up at your local grocery store, ice cream is actually a very complex substance. Learn what goes into ice cream, how it's made and who invented it.
Do wars drive technological advancement?
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Wars drive technological advancement because of the need of specialized tools on the battlefield. Find out how wars drive technological advancement.
Can you guess the scientific name of these common things?
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Did you know there's a mushroom called Spongiforma squarepantsii? Carl Linnaeus invented modern taxonomy and scientists have expanded this vocabulary over the years. Let's see how many scientific names you can guess correctly!