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The Canada Quiz
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For all of you Canadians out there, it's time to see what you actually know about your country. If you think there are no facts about Canada that can surprise you, take this quiz and prove it!
Can You Name All of These JDM Cars from a Photo?
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The Japanese domestic car market is filled with vehicles not seen in the rest of the world and others that are more familiar. Can you identify them?
Can You Pass This Fun Facts Quiz?
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Amazing world trivia, shocking sports info, random food facts and more are all featured in this fun facts quiz! Sort through curious trivia questions to find the best answers. Learn big and score high!
Why does nail polish turn your nails yellow?
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Why does nail polish turn your nails yellow? Find out how nail polish works and why it turns your nails yellow at HowStuffWorks.
Why do people toast before they drink?
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Toasting before a drink is a fairly common tradition around the world. But why? Find out why people toast before they drink at HowStuffWorks.
Rhodonite: A Mineral of Love, Roses and Eagles
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The rose-red mineral rhodonite was first discovered in the 1790s in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Today it's found globally and is associated with compassion, love and healing.
How Ghouls Work
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Blood-sucking vampires and brain-munching zombies tend to hog all the undead credit, but we think ghouls deserve a macabre article all their own. Read it -- if you dare.
The Great Flood: More Than a Myth?
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Many cultures have a flood myth -- an ancient story of a deluge that swallowed the Earth. So could a great flood really have happened, and how would we be able to tell?
A Comprehensive Guide to Tattoo Meanings
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Explore the world of tattoo meanings! Decode the symbolism, culture, and significance behind various tattoo designs. Ink your story with purpose.
How Zombies Work
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Even if you've never seen a zombie movie, you probably know something about the walking dead. But did you know that zombies have their roots in folklore and -- according to some researchers -- in real events in Haiti?