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Nikola Tesla's Cat and Other Feline Fascinations
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If it wasn't for Nikola Tesla's cat, we might not have electricity. Part-Time Genius cohosts discuss this and other little-known cats in history.
Does democracy work?
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Democracy is where citizen gets an equal vote to contribute to decision making. Learn about democracy and find out if democracy works.
How Naming the Continents Works
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The names of the continents are well known but their origins are rather hazy. Learn about the names of the continents and where they come from.
The Scoville Scale: How Hot Is That Pepper?
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Is that pepper too hot to handle? See where it falls on the Scoville scale.
15 Famous Rhodes Scholars
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Each year about 103 students earn a Rhodes scholarship to study at the University of Oxford. Learn about some of the most famous Rhodes scholars, including Bill Clinton, transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg and journalist Ronan Farrow.
1955-1962 MGA
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The 1955-1962 MGA was a more modern, faster, sportier replacement for the aging MG-TF model. Explore the characteristics that make this MGA a classic.
Can You Identify These Cool Cars From the '50s?
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Cars from the 1950s provided many new trends and interesting designs. But how many of them do you think you would be able to identify from just a single image?
Can You Name These Hot Cars From '77?
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If you were going to check out "Star Wars" at the drive-in back in 1977, would you have rolled up in your Oldsmobile Toronado or a sleek Alfa Romeo Spider? There were lots of cars to choose from, so hop in your time machine and see which ones you remember!
Why is it considered unlucky when the thirteenth day in a month falls on a Friday?
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Why is it considered unlucky when the thirteenth day in a month falls on a Friday?
Why Does Nova Scotia Have a Latin Name?
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The Canadian province's name means 'New Scotland,' so why isn't it in English? Learn more about the naming of Nova Scotia on HowStuffWorks.