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How Dingbats Works
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It's a printing press block, an electronic font and a less-than-flattering nickname -- so how did Dingbats come to be a series of word games, too?
Can You Answer These Hard Bible Questions in 7 Minutes?
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You might have to call upon the Holy Spirit if you want to get all the Bible questions in this quiz right before the seven-minute mark hits. Do you believe you have what it takes?
Why Democrats Are Donkeys and Republicans Are Elephants
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A donkey and an elephant are the symbols of the U.S. Democratic and Republican parties. Learn the story behind the donkey and the elephant.
Sundown Towns: 'Hiding' Racism Right in the Open
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These towns, with all-white populations, may not be as blatant about their racism as they once were. But they're still here and being forced to face their ugly truth.
How the IRS Works
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The IRS or Internal Revenue Service handles taxes. Learn about the history of the IRS and how it enforces taxes.
How Karate Works
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Karate is an incredible art form, built on the concept of merging body and mind into a defensive weapon. See how karatekas use this merger to break wood and cinder blocks with their hands and feet.
How Stone Lithography Works
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Today, artists use stone lithography to produce fine art prints, but 150 years ago it was THE color-printing technology. It's an incredible art form. Take a photo-filled look at this fascinating process.
10 Classic Swimming Pool Games
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Remember how much fun you had as a kid swimming in the pool with your friends and playing Marco Polo or sharks and minnows? What are some other classic pool games out there?
Can You Name All 35 Famous Works of Literature From a Description?
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Literature gives us a record of how humans have processed the joys and griefs of existence over the ages. How much of the record have you read? Let's test your knowledge of human experience with this quiz!
How the Wii Works
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The Wii has changed the way video games are played. Learn more about the Wii at HowStuffWorks.