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How Well Do You Know "The Big Lebowski"?

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How well do you know Maude, the Nihlists, Walter Sobchak, Donnie, and, of course, The Dude? Test your knowledge of the 1990s cult hit, and perhaps you too can be a Little Lebowski Urban Achiever!

Famous First Lines in Movies Quiz

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A movie's opening lines can make or break the entire film. How much do you know about these famous first lines?

10 Worst Circus Disasters

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The circus can provide great fun and entertainment, but occasionally serious tragedies occur under the big top. Learn about the 10 worst circus disasters at HowStuffWorks.

How Well Do You Know the Four Major U.S. Sports?

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Just how big of a sports fanatic are you? Do you know the history of each of the four major U.S. sports, or are you just a casual fan? Find out where you stack up with this ultimate sports fanatic quiz!

How Urban Legends Work

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Urban legends persist regardless of whether they are true or not. Read popular urban legends and learn why urban legends are culturally relevant.

How Megalodon Worked

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The megalodon was born as big as an adult great white and grew to weigh as much as 7 Tyrannosaurus rex. Learn all about the megalodon.

Is 7/7/07 a lucky day?

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July 7, 2007 is considered by many people to be one of the luckiest days of the century. Find out what the excitement surrounding 7/7/07 is all about.

How Contortionists Work

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Contortionists bend, twist and fold themselves into all sorts of strange and unnatural positions. Find out how contortionists become human pretzels.

The Youngest Person to Graduate College Was Only 10 Years Old

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Some kids go from finger painting to finals faster than most people can say "graduation."

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