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How the Necronomicon Works

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The "Necronomicon" is a fictional book created by the weird fiction author H.P. Lovecraft. Learn about the story behind the "Necronomicon."

How Commercial Jingles Work

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Commercial jingles are written about a product and, if done correctly, can stick in your head for days. Learn about the use of commercial jingles.

How CVTs Work

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CVTs were first conceived more than 500 years ago and are now found in some cars. Learn about CVTs, continuously variable transmissions, and types of CVTs.

10 Fun QuinceaƱera Traditions

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In Latin American cultures, the quinceaƱera not only marks a girl's 15th birthday -- it also symbolizes her maturity. What are some of the celebration's exciting traditions?

10 Unexpected Ice Cream Flavors and Ingredients

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Check out these 10 unexpected ice cream flavors and ingredients. We dare you to try them!

Top 5 Ancient Incan Inventions

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The Incan empire had a highly developed organizational system and a near limitless workforce that helped create a culture of wonders. So what are some of their inventions that we know about today?

Can You Match These Famous Brands to Their Country of Origin?

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Life would be a dull place without video games, gummy bears, yogurt and fast cars. And if you don't know what country invented gummy bears, you're disrespecting one of Earth's greatest creations. Can you tell us the countries where the famous brands in this quiz were founded?

The Ultimate Star Trek Trivia Quiz

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Space. The final frontier. This is a quiz about the "Star Trek" universe. Its many-question mission is to explore your knowledge, to seek out new information and new opinions. To boldly go where no quiz has gone before!

Do You Know What State These Christmas Traditions Are From?

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Santa Claus, Christmas trees, gift giving ... most yuletide traditions are familiar around the country. But there are some pretty peculiar ones that you'll only find in particular states. Scroll down to test your knowledge!

Do You Recognize the Fastest Cars From the 1960s?

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The 1960s were when speed was invented. The Mustang, the Cobra, the Camaro, the Miura, this was the decade when fast was never fast enough. Every new model tried to outpace the old. Some succeeded incredibly well. How many do you know? Buckle up, it's going to be intense!

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