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Made in America: The Ridiculous History of 'OK'
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The fad for abbreviations like LOL is nothing new. In fact, this trend in the 1840s spawned the greatest abbreviation of all, "OK."
How John Muir Helped Pave the Way for the National Park System
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Muir was personally involved in the creation of Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest and Grand Canyon national parks and earned the title of "Father of Our National Park System."
Can You Name These Famous Sports Movies from a One-Line Description?
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Sports movies detail the glory of ultimate victory and the harrowing hardships of defeat. Can you name these sports films from a short description of the plot?
Bobby Jones: How I Play Golf
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When Bobby Jones became the first to win the "Grand Slam" of golf in 1930, he became an overnight star (think Tiger Woods in argyle). He went on to create a series of instructional films in which he corrected the swings of stars like W.C. Fields and James Cagney. With those films now available on DVD, there is renewed interest in Jones' playing and teaching style. Learn about the instructional and technological innovations that went into the Bobby Jones golf series and how they relate to golf today.
10 Foods We Love to Hate
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There are some foods we love to hate including liver and escargot. Find out if your most despised food is on our list of 10 foods we love to hate.
Ultimate Guide to Laminate Flooring
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Laminate floors mimic the look of many wood types, and they can be stronger than the wood they replicate. Find out if laminate floors are right for you.
How Spam (the Food) Works
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The Spam food product is one of the most recognizable brand names in history. Learn about the Spam food product and find out how the Spam food product is made.
The Top 10 Daytona 500s Ever
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We've sorted through five decades of thrills and spills and pinpointed the 10 best Daytona 500s ever. See the list -- and let the arguments begin.
The Plant Quiz
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Every species and category of plant we can come across is vastly unique from one another, and their function in the world is even more distinctive. Can you ace this quiz on the differences and intricacies within the plant world?
Can You Name These Classic Holiday Films?
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You won't shoot your eye out participating in this quiz! See how many of these classic holiday flicks you can name from a clue. "Jingle All the Way" to the end and see if you're more "Elf" or "Grinch."