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Can You Identify These Tanks From a Picture?
Can you recognize some of the world's most famous battle tanks? Take this quiz to find out if you can name at least half of these war machines from across the globe!
Can You Pass This American General Knowledge Quiz?
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The Declaration of Independence may have created the United States of America. However, U.S. history consists of more than the Founding Fathers. Find out if you need to retake a U.S. History class with this quiz!
The Rise and Fall of the Oregon Trail
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Hundreds of thousands of emigrants traveled the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail. HowStuffWorks looks at what they endured in their search of a better life.
How Cell Phone Jammers Work
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A cell phone jammer allows people to exploit the vulnerability of the radio spectrum to silence blabbering offenders. See how cell phone jammers work.
How Gin and Tonic Became the Ultimate Cocktail Combo
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The gin and tonic, that cool, fresh, citrusy summer delight, has a long and romantic history, beginning with its use as a 'cure' for malaria.
10 Wacky Pieces of Royal Wedding Memorabilia
Royal weddings often involve unusual mementos. Check out 10 wacky pieces of royal wedding memorabilia at HowStuffWorks.
What Was the Christmas Truce?
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The Christmas Truce stands as a point of sanity in an otherwise chaotic environment in World War I. Find out what the Christmas Truce was and how it worked.
Why We Say It's 'Raining Cats and Dogs' When It's Literally Not
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If you've ever uttered the phrase, "It's raining cats and dogs," you may have thought it was a bizarre way to describe heavy rainfall. After all, it conjures images of cats and dogs tumbling from the sky. While cats and dogs may not literally be falling from the sky, they may have inspired the phrase.
10 Vintage Motorcycle Brands
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Some vintage motorcycles garner intense passion and following, whether it's Harley or Honda or Indian. Check out 10 vintage motorcycle brands at HowStuffWorks.
1946 Volkswagen Sedan
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A 1946 Volkswagen sedan was a rare sight even in Germany; it's rarer today in the United States. Check out pictures of the 1946 Volkswagen sedan.