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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.

What Is a Mandala? (No, Not Nelson. That's Mandela)

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HowStuffWorks looks at the circular design of the mandala and its use in many religions and cultures, and why you don't have to be an artist to start making one right now.

What Is the Rainiest City in the U.S.? Here are the Top 11

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Rainy, dreary, Seattle, right? Everyone says it's the rainiest city in the United States. However, Seattleites are keeping a secret from you. Find out if their rainy reputation is real - or if the rumor's all wet.

Can You Match the College to the State It's In?

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Princeton, Harvard and Vanderbilt rank among the greatest institutions of higher learning in the U.S., but do you know where these storied schools are located? Take our quiz to see if you can match the college to the state!

The Hardest True or False General Knowledge Quiz You'll Take This Year

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Think you are a genius when it comes to general knowledge? See if you can take on 50/50 odds with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

Stardust and Scandal: The Hollywood Sign Turns 100

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There is no more iconic sign in the world than the huge HoIlywood sign that stands in Griffith Park, beckoning the hopeful with dreams of stardom.

Dungeness Crab vs. Snow Crab: In the Wild and on Your Plate

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Seafood lovers, gather 'round! When it comes to crab on your plate, two heavy hitters often make a splash. That's why we're here to talk about Dungeness crab vs. snow crab.

Early Twentieth Century Railroads

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Early 20th-century railroads saw major improvements in safety and comfort, as well as new regulations. Learn more about railroads in the early 1900s.

How Drag Queens Work

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Drag Queens like RuPaul have made the campy performance a part of mainstream culture. But where did drag originate, and how have drag queens changed?

Things That Defined Your Life In The 90s

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The 90s were a decade that introduced exciting new technology, some great music, movies, and television, as well as some truly unique fashion trends. While we don't always realize how great a period of time is while we're actually experiencing it, hindsight gives us the ability to look back at some of the things that [...] The post Things That Defined Your Life In The 90s appeared first on Goliath.

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