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How The Pythagorean Theorem Helps Solve a Right Triangle

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The Pythagorean theorem, which explains how to calculate the longest side of a right-angled triangle, is an ancient mathematical statement that still buttresses modern-day construction, aviation and even how we navigate through traffic.

How the Boston Massacre Fanned the Flames of a Revolution

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The Boston Massacre didn't start the American Revolution. But what role did the March 5, 1770, protest play? HowStuffWorks looks at the history.

Down, Set, Answer! The Ultimate College Football Quiz

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Brush the dust off your cleats and get ready. We're about to get down and dirty with some college football trivia. Do you think you can hang?

How well do you know the rules of football?

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American football is one of the most popular sports on Earth. From first downs to touchdowns, the game features a plethora of rules both obvious and obscure. How much do you know about football rules?

Dogs Need to Wear Seat Belts, Too. Here's Why

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Buckle up Fido! That's right. Your furry friend should be wearing a seat belt in the car. Not just for their safety, but for yours, too.

What Part of the World Do These Lethal Snakes Live In?

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These lethal snakes are known for causing havoc for the people who encounter them. But, do you know where they are found? Take this quiz and find out!

Norland College: Where the Royals Find Their Nannies

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Ever wondered how the British royal family finds nannies fit to change royal nappies? The answer is a nanny college called Norland.

Exploring Jovian Planets, the Titans of Our Solar System

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The four Jovian planets are officially designated as gas (and/or ice) giants. Which planets are they and what makes them so unique?

'What, Me Worry?' Celebrating 70 Years of Mad Magazine

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Beloved of preteen Boomers, this subversively stupid magazine set the tone for everything that came after it, from "Saturday Night Live" to "The Daily Show."

Why North Sentinel Island Is Off-limits to All Visitors

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For centuries, colonizers, missionaries and anthropologists have attempted to make contact with the residents of North Sentinel Island. But outsiders have learned the hard way that, even today, the Sentinelese just want to be left alone.

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