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Quiz: Time to Get Dirty (Dancing, That Is)
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The timeless cult classic 'Dirty Dancing' has captivated audiences for decades now. Don't be a baby in the corner. Take the HowStuffWorks quiz!
The Ultimate Marvel Cinematic Universe Quiz
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Marvel fans, this one's for you! Old or new, young or young at heart, we know you can answer these heroic questions about your favorite heroes. Has it really been a decade since we saw the first MCU efforts? Then let's rediscover all those years with fun film facts. Fly away with this quiz!
How Teleportation Will Work
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Looking forward to instantaneous travel? The Star Trek teleporter is one step closer to reality. Scientists have now teleported a laser beam. Could humans be next?
How Analog and Digital Recording Works
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Learn about analog and digital recording and shop for related products.
Can You Unscramble the Names of All 30 NBA Teams?
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He shoots ... he sroces! (Wait, that's not right ...) Can you decipher these mixed-up NBA team names? Unscramble the letters to identify the basketball franchise. Be a "Trailblazer" and work your "Magic!"
What Does it Mean When a Book, Movie or Song Enters the Public Domain?
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The reproduction of books, movies and songs is protected by copyright law, but property in the public domain can be used by anyone for free.
'International' Foods Invented In the U.S.A. Quiz
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Some tasty "international" foods were not created in other countries but actually in the good old U.S.A. Think you know which dishes were first cooked where?
Why We Say It's 'Raining Cats and Dogs' When It's Literally Not
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If you've ever uttered the phrase, "It's raining cats and dogs," you may have thought it was a bizarre way to describe heavy rainfall. After all, it conjures images of cats and dogs tumbling from the sky. While cats and dogs may not literally be falling from the sky, they may have inspired the phrase.
Get Ready for the Quadrantids, the First Meteor Shower of the New Year
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The Quadrantids are a short but powerful meteor shower that shows up in early January. How can you glimpse it?
Kit Cars Put You in the Driver's Seat of the Hottest Cars in the World
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Kits cars are custom-made enthusiast vehicles that often take the shape of classic sports cars. Many can be assembled at home, while others can be bought pre-built from dealers at higher price points.