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Can you match the TV show to its '80s theme song?
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We all know some theme songs so well we start to sing them as soon as we hear the opening lyrics. (And sometimes, the song turns out to be more memorable than the show.) See if you can guess which theme song and which TV series go together.
Yosemite Landmarks That Will Take Your Breath Away
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You don’t have to be a geologist or a thrill-seeking mountaineer to fall in love with Yosemite landmarks. From the moment you step into Yosemite National Park, you’re stepping into a living postcard framed by granite cliffs, cascading waterfalls and ancient giant sequoias.
Do Pool Pumps Have to Run All the Time?
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Nothing is better than chilling in a cool pool on a hot summer day. But how long does your pool pump need to run to keep the water sparkling clean?
It Takes 9,000 Steps to Reach China's Fanjingshan Temple
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Located on Mount Fanjing in China, the Temple of the Buddha and Maitreya Temple sit impossibly atop a spindly rock formation, more than 7,600 feet (2,336 meters) above sea level.
How the Physics of Football Works
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There's a reason why some passes miss their target, and others land right in the receiver's hands -- it's physics! Take a look at the game from a whole new angle.
What Causes an Iceberg to Flip?
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Around 90 percent of an iceberg is under the water, but changing weight distribution caused by melting can make it flip.
How Much Do You Know About the Ottoman Empire?
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Are you a true history buff who loves nothing more than the fun facts of the past? Put your knowledge of the Ottoman Empire to the test with this quiz!
What's the Best Age to Do Anything?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the best ages to make certain life decisions.
Understanding USB Types and the Flexible USB System
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You can find Universal Serial Bus connectors on just about every PC made today. But when it was introduced, USB was leaps and bounds ahead of the technologies it replaced. What makes this standard so useful?
Do Marfa Lights Come From UFOs, Cars, the Military or Ghosts?
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You would have to drive 500 miles (805 km) east of the tiny desert town called Marfa to reach Dallas, and just 60 miles Southwest would take you to the Rio Grande and the Mexican border. This desolate landscape is dominated by Mitchell Flat, broken intermittently by low, rolling peaks of the Chinati Mountains.