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Our Most Difficult Knowledge Quiz Will Let Us Guess What Grade You're In!
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It's pretty much impossible to roll through life and not pick up a bunch of random info. We suck it up like sponges. How much knowledge have you stockpiled? Time to flex your brain skills and show us so we can guess your grade!
Can We Guess Your Last Name?
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What does your last name say about you? Answer these quiz questions about it, and we'll see if it says enough to give it away. Unless it's something with 14 letters, the chances are high we'll get it right. Will we, though?
What's the Difference Between Instant and Active Dry Yeasts?
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Yeast is the magical component of baking that makes dough rise. But there are lots of kinds out there. Which one is right for your recipe?
The 'Downton Abbey' Quiz
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Do you have the inside track on the downstairs gossip? Know all the whispers from the drawing room? Take our "Downton Abbey" quiz to test how well you know your English manor and the various intrigues that make it scintillating.
Do fire poles really save time?
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Do fire poles really save time? Keep reading to learn about fire stations and discover if fire poles really save time.
8 Famous 'Harry Potter' Spells and Their Real-life Origins
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Something that makes the "Harry Potter" books fun to read for adults - not just kids - is author J. K. Rowling's use of wordplay. Names are often literary references or jokes, and many of the "Harry Potter" spells provide a clear hint at their function for anyone familiar with Latin or Greek.
The Oldest President of the U.S. Is a Repeat Record-holder
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President Joe Biden became the oldest president in U.S. history when he took the oath of office in 2020 at 78 years old. The former senator of Delaware also served as vice president for two consecutive terms of the Obama administration between 2009 and 2017.
Eland Looks Like a Muscular Cow With Thick, Twisted Horns
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The eland is one of the largest antelopes — and one of the most graceful. Known scientifically as Taurotragus oryx, the eland lives in Africa, mostly in eastern and southern Africa.
What's the Right Age for Kids to Learn to Code?
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As more schools incorporate computer literacy into their curricula, what's the best age? Are there more benefits? Read this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Surgeon Robert Liston Was the 'Fastest Knife in the West End'
Surgeon Robert Liston was well-known for his operating speed and survival rates. Learn more about this quick-drawing doctor at HowStuffWorks Now.