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The 'Dallas' TV Show Quiz
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"Dallas" was one of the most popular prime-time dramas of all time, spanning 13 years of network programming. Do you know who shot J.R.? Test your mettle with this quiz.
How Toilet Paper Works
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It's an absorbing topic: Where did toilet paper come from, how is it made and why did it take so long for people to start using it?
How Paper Shredders Work
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Despite a ho-hum name, paper shredders have an extraordinary (and juicy) history featuring the likes of Oliver North, Enron and all sorts of spies. What story will thrust this commonplace technology back in the limelight next?
10 Things Not to Do When Painting Your Home
Here are 10 things NOT to do when you have an endless house-painting job looming over you. Learn more about painting your house at HowStuffWorks.com.
What's in a Nickname? The State Nickname Quiz
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What does it mean to be from the 'Show-Me' state or to be a Sooner? Find out how vast your state nickname knowledge is with our HowStuffWorks quiz!
How the HOPE Scholarship Works
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The HOPE Scholarship is intended to reward academic achievement and retain in-state talent. Learn about Georgia's HOPE Scholarship program.
How Animal Migration Works
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Animal migration is crucial to the survival of that particular species of animal. Learn about animal migration and why animal migration is important.
Racketeering Isn't Just a Crime for Mobsters
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Racketeering didn't exist as a crime before 1970. So what is it and why was the Mafia instrumental in its creation?
How Feminism Works
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Feminism can be defined as a movement, ideology or badge of honor. Above all, feminism is the belief in equality among men and women of all ethnicities.
How Stock Market Trends Work
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Stock Market Trends help investors identify what stocks to buy and when. Learn about stock market trends and investing at HowStuffWorks.