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The Famous Slogans Quiz!
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We hear these slogans all the time, but how well do we know what company they are associated with? Take this quiz if you would like test your skills!
Why Did the Russians Seal Up the Deepest Hole in the World?
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The Kola Superdeep Borehole in Russia is the deepest hole in the world. It's deeper than the Mariana Trench and deeper than Mt. Everest is tall. Why did the Russians dig this deep, and why did they stop?
Test Your Firefighting Knowledge With This Quiz
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It's not everyone who can put their own life on the line and run into a fire to save a stranger, but that's what firefighters sign up to do. How much do you really know about firefighting? Take the quiz and see!
If You Can Finish These '90s Lyrics, We Bet You're Still Wearing Flannel!
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We're not going to try to kill you softly with these '90s songs. Instead, we want you to "Come As You Are" and achieve "All-Star" status while you finish the lyrics. A perfect score means you're wearing holey jeans right now!
Queen Elizabeth II Steered the British Monarchy Into the 21st Century
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With the death of Queen Elizabeth, the British monarchy marks the end of an era and moves into a new phase as Prince Charles is set to take the throne.
Nutty Putty Cave: Before and After the Tragic Death of John Jones
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Nutty Putty Cave, near Salt Lake City, Utah, was discovered in 1960 and sealed up forever in 2009. But why?
How EPA Fuel-Economy Testing Works
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Why do the EPA's fuel economy numbers almost always seem to be off-base? Learn how the EPA tests new cars and trucks to gauge their fuel economy.
Can You Pass the Hardest NBA Quiz We Have Ever Written?
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There are currently 30 NBA teams and about 500 players in the league, but there have been more than 3,000 players in the history of the NBA and dozens of teams. That's a lot of stats, a lot of stories and a lot of wins, losses and legends. Let's see what you know.
How Are Pencils Made?
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The lead in a pencil is not actually lead. It is a mixture of graphite and clay, but have you ever wondered how they get the lead inside a wooden pencil. Find out how pencils are constructed in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Are we on the brink of the flying car?
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A flying-car-style rescue vehicle called X-Hawk could be on the market as early as 2012. If it's successful, it could be the proof-of-concept that opens the doors to other flying cars still in the development stage but nearing marketability.