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Why Aren't Modern Suburbs Built on a Walkable Grid?
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You might be surprised to learn that the twists and turns of streets in the suburbs date all the way to the Industrial Revolution.
The Longest Flight in the World Takes Almost 19 Hours
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If you've traveled between the Americas to Europe or Asia, you're probably familiar with some of the longest nonstop flights available. These commercial flight routes across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans can easily take over 10 hours to complete, but what is the longest flight in the world?
The Rusty-spotted Cat Is a Teeny-tiny Wild Cat
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This wild cat is known as the 'hummingbird of the cat family' and could almost fit in the palm of your hand, but its diminutive size belies a ferocious personality.
Why André the Giant Was Larger Than Life
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André the Giant made his wrestling debut at New York City's Madison Square Garden. HowStuffWorks looks at what made him larger than life.
'Tree-niner-fife': The Global Language of Pilots
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Pilots on international flights use aviation English, a stripped-down, specialized version of the language, to communicate with air traffic controllers.
5 Famous People With Seriously Long Names
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These five famous people have names so long, just saying them will leave you breathless. HowStuffWorks looks at the stories behind the names.
What Causes Stock Market Trading to Halt?
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During volatile periods in stock markets, exchanges will often employ 'circuit breakers' to keep stock prices from falling too far too fast.
Are You a Phan of Phantom of the Opera?
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This award-winning musical broke all kinds of records. Die hard phans of Phantom of the Opera know all the facts. Are you one of them? In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge of all thing POTO. Put on your white mask.
Was George Washington Really Offered a Chance to Be King of the U.S.?
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How close did America come to having a monarchy? HowStuffWorks finds out whether George Washington could have been King of the U.S.
How to Make Kids' Necklaces
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Wearable crafts for kids such as these necklaces are fun and simple to make. Learn how to make wearable crafts like these kids' necklaces.