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Which of These Two Cars Is Faster?

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Mustang versus Camaro. Ferrari versus Lamborghini. Fast versus furious. The history of the automobile is full of classic car battles. Can you tell us which car is faster? Buckle up - we're about to find out.

10 Most Dangerous Places for Shark Attacks

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Dangerous places for shark attacks dot the globe, but some spots rate higher than others. See where the most dangerous places for shark attacks are.

The Least Populated State Is One of the Largest by Land Area

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The least populated state in the U.S. offer a unique glimpse into the country's quieter and slower ways of life.

Can You Name 18/40 of These Disney Channel Shows?

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"Shake It Up" with this trip through Disney Channel history. See how many of these series you can name. Don't get "Stuck in the Middle." We want to see what you've got - "Win, Lose or Draw!"

How Becoming a Movie Director Works

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Do you want to be the next big movie director? Check out HowStuffWorks to learn about how becoming a movie director works.

Behind the Scenes at Supercross

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What does it take to put on Supercross, one of fastest, high-flying motorcycle races in the world? HowStuffWorks goes there to find out.

National Yo-Yo Day

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Yo-yos can be traced back at least 2,500 years -- it's a toy with phenomenal staying power. On June 6, yo-yo fans everywhere can "walk the dog" to commemorate the birthday of Donald Duncan, credited with making yo-yos popular in the United States.

How John Williams Composes So Many Unforgettable Film Scores

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The composer who gave us the scores for movies such as "Star Wars," "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" and "Jaws" has just marked his 90th birthday.

7 Reasons Catherine the Great Was So Great

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Her legacy has been reduced to tales of horses and sordid affairs, but the real story of Russia's longest reigning female leader is truly fascinating.

Trinitite: How the First Nuclear Bomb Turned Sand to Glass

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Sand turned to glass at White Sands Missile Range. What do we know today about the remnants of the world's first nuclear blast?

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