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5 Facts About Persephone, Queen of the Underworld
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Persephone, the wife of Hades, lived one-third of the year in the Underworld with him and the other two-thirds of the year on Earth with her mother, Demeter. Pomegranate seed, anyone?
The Dwayne Johnson Quiz
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Have you seen every Dwayne Johnson movie? Do you remember The Rock grappling against Triple H for the WWE title? Answer these questions, and see if you can smell what The Rock is quizzing.
How the Kiwanis Club Works
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Kiwanis Club is an international organization that's based on the Golden Rule. Read about the history and community service of the Kiwanis Club here.
Pickup Truck Trivia Quiz
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Pickup trucks have grown in popularity in the past few decades. Nowadays, they are just as spacious and luxurious as many cars on the road. But how much do you know about this versatile vehicle?
Steampunk Blimps: Airships that Will Take You Back to the Future
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Do you love Steampunk? Then check out our pictures of Steampunk Blimps: Airships that Will Take You Back to the Future!
How Are Pencils Made?
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The lead in a pencil is not actually lead. It is a mixture of graphite and clay, but have you ever wondered how they get the lead inside a wooden pencil. Find out how pencils are constructed in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Dragonflies: Ancient and Aggressive Insect Aviators
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Dragonflies are ancient, fast, powerful and unbelievably aggressive in all their life stages. HowStuffWorks gets to know these fascinating insects.
My Kid Has a Kickstarter
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Kid entrepreneurs are actually cool now. Learn more about these kidtrepeneurs, or "treps" at HowStuffWorks Now.
Can You Recognize These Brands from the Old-School Logo?
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Some of the brands that are easily recognizable today started out with some not-so-pretty logo designs. Would you be able to recognize the brand from its original logo? Find out now by taking this quiz!
How John Muir Helped Pave the Way for the National Park System
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Muir was personally involved in the creation of Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest and Grand Canyon national parks and earned the title of "Father of Our National Park System."