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Surrender Your Quarters: The Classic Arcade Games Quiz
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Arcade games were claiming millions of dollars in quarters long before the first home video game systems showed up on store shelves. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about these classic arcade games!
Why Is Chuck Short for Charles and Dick Short for Richard?
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There's no 'U' in Charles or 'B' in William, so how did those get to be the nicknames? HowStuffWorks investigates.
Can You Guess the Dessert Item if We Give You Three Clues?
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Desserts are a sweet treat that look very different around the world. If you know your Turkish delight from your apple pie, put that sweet tooth to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
How Much Do You Know About the History of Rock and Roll?
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It was the music that changed it all, defined a generation and continues to keep us all rocking. In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of all things Rock and Roll. You're not going to be able to sit still.
The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes
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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.
Can You Identify These Underrated Dog Breeds?
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The Labrador may be the most popular breed, but that doesn't mean these fine dogs don't have much to offer! Let's see if you can identify them!
Can You Name All These Pro Baseball Teams From A Partial Logo?
A baseball teams logo isn't just a branding feature, it represents a long history of achievements and challenges which occurred under one name. Each team has had hundreds of seasons, yet each season, each team has remained under their team name. And that name is known through the logo. Find out just how much of a Pro Baseball fan you are by naming these teams through only a partial logo!
10 Cutest Dog Breeds to Melt Your Heart and Warm Your Soul
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When it comes to dogs, beauty is in the eye of the beholder—but some of the cutest dog breeds are almost universally considered adorable.
How Photocopiers Work
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Most of us don't think about what's going on inside a copier while we wait for it to shoot out the copies. Find out how, in mere seconds, you can produce an exact replica of what's on a sheet of paper!
The Legend of Zelda Quiz
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Zelda may not have been the first video game, but it required new levels of creativity and problem-solving skills to beat - not to mention plenty of home drawn maps to guide the way. See how much you know about the Zelda franchise with our quiz.