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Explaining the Kilometer (km) and Converting to Miles
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The kilometer (km) is a standard unit of measurement used in the metric system. Derived from the French "kilomètre," the unit is used to measure length and distance along a straight path.
Should Restaurants Charge a Penalty Fee for Uneaten Food?
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Do some restaurants charge people for the food they don't eat? Learn more about this effort to fight food waste in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How the Metric System Works
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Ever heard of a little unit called a femtometer? Can you tell us how much you weigh -- in petagrams? We know you can't, so hurry up and start reading. We have work to do.
How Camp X Worked
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The history of the secret spy training school may be overlooked, but Camp X played a vital role in intelligence gathering during World War II.
10 Crashes That Changed Motor Sports Forever
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Some motor sports crashes have led to the implementation of improved safety measures. Learn about 10 crashes that changed motor sports forever.
Claude Monet
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Claude Monet was a famous Impressionist painter whose masterpieces stand the test of time. Learn more about Monet's paintings.
How Is Global Warming Affecting the Winter Olympics?
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Global warming will soon prevent Winter Olympic host cities from hosting the games. HowStuffWorks looks at this climate change reality.
Which Sanderson Sister Are You?
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The Sanderson sisters burst onto our screens back in the 1990s, and we all remember them well. Are you as cruel and intelligent as Winifred ''Winnie'', observant and calming influence as Mary, or crazy and beautiful as Sarah?
10 Innovations in Winemaking
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People have been making (and drinking) wine for 8,000 years -- which means lots of innovations both now and in the past, from creating Champagne to quirky wine labels.
Can You Name All of These International Soccer Players?
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If the World Cup is like having Christmas and your birthday on the same day, then you're going to love this quiz. See if you have what it takes to recognize these international soccer players!