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What Do the Symbols on the U.S. $1 Bill Mean?

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The design of the U.S. $1 bill is full of symbolism. HowStuffWorks breaks all the symbols down and explains the meaning behind all of them.

The Magic: the Gathering Quiz

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Magic was the first collectible card game, a concept that changed the gaming industry. Whether you're a white, blue, black, red or green mage, test your spellcasting skills with this Magic: the Gathering quiz.

What's the Dill? The History of the Pickle

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People have been pickling cucumbers since the time of Cleopatra. Why the cucumber and why is the pickle always served with your deli sandwich?

12 of the Most Destructive Earthquakes

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Earthquakes and their resulting aftershocks can be devastatingly destructive. Earthquakes are caused when a fault in the Earth's crust slips, which releases energy waves in the ground. Find a list of 12 of the most destructive earthquakes in history.

How does a Crookes' radiometer work?

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I once saw this device shaped like a light bulb. It had a vertical support inside it, and on that support there were four vanes with four diamonds on the end. One side of the diamond was black and the other was white. I did a little research and found out that it was called a Crookes' radiometer -- how does it work?

What is steel wool made of?

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Steel wool is made of aluminum, bronze or steel wires. Learn what steel wool is made of from this article.

Why is offshore drilling so controversial?

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The offshore drilling controversy is often simplified to the economy vs. the environment. Learn about the offshore drilling controversy.

5 Things to Consider When Building a Solar-powered Home

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While rebates and tax credits have put solar power within reach for many homeowners, it's still an expensive undertaking. How do you make sure you get your money's worth?

How to Find the Value of Old Books

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Finding the value of old books can sometimes be difficult. Visit HowStuffWorks for information on finding the value of old books.

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