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How Duels Work
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Pistols at dawn! The challenge is issued. To turn it down would leave you marked a coward for life. You meet at the chosen spot. You could be severely wounded or killed today. Why is all this happening? Because you made fun of his hat.
What if everyone on Earth jumped at the same time?
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The Earth is a pretty stalwart planet, having survived billions of years of punishment at the hands of asteroids and other cosmic bodies. But could it withstand more than 7 billion people jumping up and down in unison? Do we even want to find out?
Do You Know the Meaning of These Antiquated Words?
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Finish your bouffage and sit down to flex your vocabulary muscles. If it's lumming outside, don't worry! Proving your love and knowledge of antiquated words will fill you with all the apricity of the March sun. How well will you do?
Can something smell like sunshine?
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Picture the smells of a warm, sunny day in July. To your left, a neighbor is barbecuing. To your right, someone has put a warm apple pie on the windowsill to cool down. Smells great, right? So how does sunshine factor into all of this?
The Ultimate 'Sex and the City' Quiz
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We all could relate to the stories of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte. And they're still making us laugh today. Take a trip down memory lane in your Manolos and see how much your remember about the girls of "Sex and the City."
How does public transportation help the environment?
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In January 2004, the citizens of Milan, Italy, were preparing for a strike that would shut down all public transportation. Since an estimated 28 percent of greater Milan's 3 million populace relied heavily on public transit, the strike meant gridlock for most of the city.
What's Your Australia IQ?
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If your knowledge of Australia is limited to what you learned from "Crocodile Dundee" and a few hazy images of boxing kangaroos, it's time to take a closer look. Check out this quiz to see what you really know about the land Down Under.
Which of These Disney Characters Does Not Belong With the Others?
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Nothing hits home quite like a Disney movie. When's the last time you sat down and watched one of their classics? Has it been recently enough that you'll remember what character belongs to what movie? Take this quiz and find out!
Manual and Automatic Transmissions Quiz
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Are you a stick shifter or do you prefer just putting your foot down and letting the car do all the work for you in terms of gear selections? In this quiz, let's test just how much you know about manual and automatic transmissions.
Answer These Yes or No Questions and We'll Guess Your Favourite Rugby Team
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The rough and tumble world of Premiership Rugby inspires feverish fans to distraction. Team loyalty comes down to more than just geographic location. If you answer some yes or no questions, we believe we'll name your favourite rugby team.