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Little Deuce Coupe: Profile of a Hot Rod
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Little Deuce Coupe is a custom 1932 Ford coupe first owned by a teen from Detroit. Learn details about the hot rod behind the famous Beach Boys song.
Medusa Was a Victim Before Becoming a Snake-haired Gorgon
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The most famous story about her says she was so hideous that people who gazed at her would turn to stone. But Medusa was a victim of the Greek gods as well as a victimizer.
Can You Identify These Countries of Oceania From Just a Map Outline?
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They're beautiful, remote and often not as famous as they deserve! How well would you recognize these gorgeous island nations just based on their silhouettes? It's the ultimate Oceania challenge!
New York City's Iconic Dakota Helped Gild the Gilded Age
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The Dakota is most famous as the apartment where former Beatle John Lennon lived and died, but it also played a key role in the evolution of New York City during the Gilded Age.
Kicking the Bucket: The Fictional Deaths Quiz
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Death in real life is tragic, but in books, plays, movies and so on, it's entertainment. How well-versed are you in some of the most famous fictional deaths throughout history?
Top 10 Biggest Bodybuilders
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Do you know who the biggest bodybuilders are? Take a look at our top 10 list of biggest bodybuilders to learn about the Hulk and other famous strong people.
'We Shall Overcome': The Civil Rights Movement Quiz
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Progress toward freedom and equality for all hasn't been easy. How much do you know about the people and events made famous by the civil rights movement?
Who popularized the term 'virtual reality'?
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The concept of virtual reality is nothing new, but we bet you didn't know that a quirky, math-loving, dreadlocked dude is famous for coining the term. Meet Jaron Lanier.
Ridiculous History: When West Point Cadets Rioted Over Eggnog in 1826
Also known as the Grog Mutiny, the Eggnog Riot saw famous West Point cadets go nog-wild over whiskey restrictions. Read more at HowStuffWorks.
How the Gettysburg Address Worked
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Why is the Gettysburg Address deemed so important by the American school system? Learn about the meaning behind Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.