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Why Is Missouri Called the Show-me State?
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Lots of U.S. states have nicknames, but Missouri's flinty moniker arguably is one of the best.
Is it 'Jury-rigged' or 'Jerry-rigged'?
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When you're holding something together with nothing more than spit and perhaps some duct tape (duck tape?), what is the correct term, jury- or jerry-rigged?
How the New Knight Rider Car Works
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The new Knight Rider car is a souped-up Ford Mustang GT500KR that can morph into three different versions. Learn about the new Knight Rider car.
The Surprising Controversy Behind 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'
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HowStuffWorks looks into who actually wrote 'Mary Had a Little Lamb.' And what car icon Henry Ford had to do with it.
Passionfruit: Natural Food
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The passion fruit has a brittle, wrinkled purple-brown rind enclosing flesh-covered seeds, something like a pomegranate. Learn more about the passion fruit in this article.
Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: Guess What Roles These Actors Turned Down
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Whether they (stupidly) turned them down outright or got passed over at the last minute, some actors missed out on very iconic roles. Take our quiz to see how many of these you know.
What's the difference between the iPad and iPad 2?
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Are you trying to decide between getting an iPad or iPad 2? Take a look at the difference between the iPad and iPad 2 to help you make your decision.
How to Restore Old Family Photos
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Want to know how to restore old family photos? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to restore old family photos.
Can You Name All These Thrillers From Just One Image?
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Movie buffs who enjoy watching from the edge of your seats, this one's clearly for you! If you're such an expert on films that give you chills, squeals and thrills, then you can ace this quiz in no time. Try it!
Can You Guess the Meanings of These American Slang Words?
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American English is as inscrutable as it is alien, and American slang is no different in this regard. Slang is hard enough to decode as it is, without the transatlantic leap! Can you guess what this American slang means?