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Why Don't We All Use the Same Time Zone?
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The world has only had time zones since the late 1800s. Some people think we should eliminate them and have just one universal time instead.
How the Best Public Transportation Benefits Cities and Residents
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A 2019 study evaluated public transportation in 100 U.S. cities, ranking them best to worst. HowStuffWorks explores the results and how we can benefit.
Dungeness Crab vs. Snow Crab: In the Wild and on Your Plate
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Seafood lovers, gather 'round! When it comes to crab on your plate, two heavy hitters often make a splash. That's why we're here to talk about Dungeness crab vs. snow crab.
How Totem Poles Work
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Totem poles are family histories carved from trees. Learn how totem poles tell stories and commemorate special events with common symbols.
COVID-19 or Not, Many Port Cities Want to Ban Cruise Ships
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Cities across the globe are banning or limiting cruise ship traffic, while critics are challenging the resulting loss of revenue. Why do cities want them gone and is there a way to make everyone happy?
How Good Are You at Spelling, Really?
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Think you're a good speller? Let's put that to the test! We're going beyond "the" and "teh", "broccoli" and "brocoli" or "truely" and "truly" to quiz you on some of the hardest words for English speakers to get right.
10 Largest Economies in the World, Ranked by Nominal GDP
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Often measured by GDP (gross domestic product), the size of an economy is often defined by the total value of all the goods and services produced the borders of a given country. This gives us a nice, round (and often very large) number to stick next to a country's name, which makes it easy to compare to other countries.
10 Venomous Creatures in Your Backyard
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You don't have to live in some exotic, tropical environment to find a venomous critter. They live all over the world, and some may be closer than you think.
Do You Know What State These Christmas Traditions Are From?
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Santa Claus, Christmas trees, gift giving ... most yuletide traditions are familiar around the country. But there are some pretty peculiar ones that you'll only find in particular states. Scroll down to test your knowledge!
The Tree Quiz
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Trees aren't just for climbing. We can learn a lot from these ancient, silent friends. What do you know about trees? After taking this quiz, you will find out. Let's begin, shall we?