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10 Extinct Job Titles
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New jobs are being created everyday, but what happened to the professions of yesteryear? Learn more about 10 extinct job titles at HowStuffWorks.
The Great American Sandwich: A Look at Sandwich Trends in the Country's Biggest Cities
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The great American sandwich can be found in many pockets across the country. What's your favorite great American sandwich?
U.S. State Capitals, Listed Oldest to Newest
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State capitals provide a centralized location for the state's administrative, legislative and sometimes judicial branches. This facilitates efficient governance by bringing together key decision-makers, lawmakers and administrative staff in one place, streamlining communication, coordination and policy implementation.
Car Dealerships Get Creative to Entice Buyers
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The era of stale and boring car showrooms are over. HowStuffWorks looks at how dealers are upping the ante to lure buyers.
Does alcohol affect creativity?
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Just how linked are creative genius and a good cocktail? Find out if alcohol affects creativity at HowStuffWorks.
We'll Give You the Home Stadium, You Give Us the NCAA Football Team
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One of the greatest things about college football has to be the stadiums. Do you know which teams call these stadiums home? Take this quiz and find out!
Golden Gate Bridge Facts for Your Next Trivia Night
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Back in the 1930s, folks realized they needed a better way to cross the Golden Gate Strait between San Francisco and the Marin Headlands than by boat. Over eighty years later, the Golden Gate Bridge is the city's most prominent landmark.
How has NASA helped save firefighters?
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How has NASA helped save firefighters? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how NASA has helped saved firefighters' lives.
Do You Know the Nicknames of All 50 US States?
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Ever traveled to the Peace Garden State? Know where to find the Old Line State? Put on your U.S. traveling pants as you navigate from the Evergreen State to the Sunshine State in this state nickname quiz!
How Batteries Work
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Batteries power the appliances you use daily. Check out battery experiments, the history of batteries, battery reactions and the chemistry behind battery power.