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The 'Little House on the Prairie' Quiz
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The "Little House on the Prairie" book series and the TV show, based on the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, are classics in their respective genres. Test your knowledge of the books, the show -- and the differences between them.
Can You Identify These Disney Rides?
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Disneyland in California is known as "The Happiest Place On Earth," and Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida is known as "The Most Magical Place on Earth." From "Dumbo" to "Star Wars" to the Marvel Universe, Disney theme parks have everything you love all in one place! Now it's time to whistle while you work your way through this quiz to see what Disney attractions you can ID!
Are Some People Really Exempt From Paying Taxes?
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There's a popular myth that the IRS says paying taxes is voluntary, so no one has to do so. While that's untrue, certain wage earners are exempt from paying taxes. Who are these folks?
10 Most Common Attractive Nuisances
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Attractive nuisances often draw the attention of children and can cause injuries or even death. What common features of your neighborhoods are considered attractive nuisances?
How to Draw Bullet Trains in 6 Steps
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How to draw bullet trains is presented at HowStuffWorks. Learn how to draw bullet trains.
Is there such a thing as a man-eating lion?
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Though man-eating lions are rare, they do exist. Learn where man-eating lions live and what drives Tsavo lions to snack on human populations.
How Steam Shovels Work
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Antique steam shovels can still be found rusting away at old mining sites or painstakingly restored and on display in museums the world over. How much do you know about these mammoth-sized digging tools?
A Short History of Skid Row
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In the 20th century, there were dozens of Skid Rows across America, but today only one has been at the same location for over a century: Skid Row, Los Angeles. Why has it lasted for so long?
Why Don't We All Use the Same Time Zone?
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The world has only had time zones since the late 1800s. Some people think we should eliminate them and have just one universal time instead.
How Space Elevators Will Work
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Space elevators are explained in this article. Learn about space elevators.