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All 16 German States, Listed in Alphabetical Order
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Previously divided into West Germany and East Germany until reunification in 1990, Germany — officially known as the Federal Republic of Germany — has 16 federal states. Its federal system allows the individual German states to maintain authority over areas like education, policing and cultural activities, while the federal government oversees issues like defense and economic affairs.
Fattest Cat in the World Weighed More Than a 4-Year-Old Child
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In 1986, Himmy the cat set a record no cat will ever be able to beat — at least not in the eyes of the Guinness World Records. The organization named Himmy the fattest cat in the world. About a decade later, in 1998, Guinness decided it would no longer award this record as it didn't want to encourage pet owners to overfeed their cats in hopes of dethroning Himmy.
Flickr, Tumblr, Scribd: Why Dropping Vowels From Brand Names Is So Popular
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Flickr, Scribd, Qzzr - kicking the vowels out of words is a trend for companies. What's the appeal? Visit HowStuffWorks Now to find out.
Is It Bad to Drive Without a Gas Cap?
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We've all done it - forgotten to put the gas cap back on after fueling up and then driven off from the gas station. So is it bad for our cars?
Study Says 2035 Is Climate Change Point of No Return
After 2035 it will be extremely unlikely we can stop Earth's temperature from rising enough to kick off a dangerous medley of global disasters.
Don't Come Up Short: The Ultimate Abbreviations Quiz
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How well do you know these commonly flubbed abbreviations? Take this HowSuffWorks quiz to find out.
Why Does the Universe Depend on Planck's Constant?
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Planck's constant, which made an appearance in the Netflix series "Stranger Things," is one of the most important differences between reality at the atomic and subatomic level and what we can see around us.
Shhh! Don't Tell. There's a Secret Apartment Atop the Eiffel Tower
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The Eiffel Tower in Paris is topped by a secret apartment. HowStuffWorks takes a ride to the top.
Why doesn't your tongue get infected when you bite it?
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Biting your tongue sucks, but it could be worse. Learn why your tongue typically doesn't get infected when you bite it at HowStuffWorks.
What's Your Victorian Era Name?
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Queen Victoria's reign was known as the Victorian era. It was full of righting wrongs, moving on up in the world and gaining religious freedoms. It also came with some of the most interesting names which are rarely used today. What's your Victorian era name? This quiz will tell you!