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How Jazz Works
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Jazz is often referred to as 'Americas Classical Music.' Find out where jazz music was created and learn about the culture associated with jazz.
20 Memorable Epitaphs
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A good inscription on a gravestone can provide a bit of humor during a melancholy time. Learn about 20 of the most memorable epitaphs.
1935-1936 Pontiac
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The 1935-1936 Pontiacs offered new styling and amenities that suited post-Depression Americans. Follow the evolution of the 1935-1936 Pontiac.
How 'Fight Quest' Works
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Fight Quest is a new Discovery Channel show in which two fighters travel the globe to learn local fighting styles. Learn about Fight Quest.
Just How Many Galaxies Are in the Universe?
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Galaxies are large systems of stars, gas, dust and dark matter that orbits a center and is bound by gravity. Learn about the characteristics of galaxies.
How the Death Star Works
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With so much global unrest, governments worldwide are struggling to devise new methods to maintain order. The Galactic Empire's solution to order is the Death Star. Learn the fascinating history behind this powerful military and political tool, discover other incarnations of the Death Star and find out what really happens when you blow up a planet.
How to Play Craps
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Craps is a fast-moving casino table game, with the house expecting about 100 decisions per hour. Learn how to make bets and play the game.
How the One Man Star Wars Trilogy Works
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Learn about Charles Ross, his "One Man 'Star Wars' Trilogy" show and his love for geeks and "Star Wars."
How Will We Colonize Other Planets?
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We've been cruising to and from the International Space Station since 2000. Isn't it about time we started moving on to other space destinations and establishing human outposts?
How Accents Work
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How do accents develop and why is it so hard to lose one? Learn all about accents from HowStuffWorks.