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Were the Philistines Really Uncultured 'Philistines'?
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The Philistines often show up in the Bible as a ferocious tribe waging war on the Israelites. But what do we know of them from archaeology?
Here We Go!: The 'Super Mario Bros.' Quiz
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For a child of the '80s or '90s, nothing says nostalgia like those opening notes of the "Super Mario Bros." theme song. Think you know your Koopa Troopas from your Goombas? Test your knowledge of "Super Mario Bros." 1 through 3!
Who Invented the Sandwich?
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Everyone knows what a sandwich is. Most may even know how the snack got its name. But did you know who invented it? That's a tougher question to answer.
Can You Name These Popular Songs If We Mess Up the Lyrics?
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Was Jimi Hendrix asking to be left alone so he could kiss the sky or kiss a guy?! Either way, if you knew the song in question was "Purple Haze," then this is the quiz for you!
Can You Fill In the Word That's Missing From These Iconic "Star Trek" Episode Titles?
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Ever since "Star Trek" premiered in 1966, audiences have boldly gone to the final frontier with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock. To put your Trekkie knowledge to the test, we've removed one word from five iconic episode titles. See if you can fill in the blank!
How Parallel Ports Work
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The parallel port is still an obsolete way to connect a printer to a PC. Learn how parallel ports operate and how they came about.
Why does it say 1-bit Dual D/A converter on my CD player?
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Why does it say 1-bit Dual D/A converter on my CD player?
Is Africa the cradle of humanity?
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Is the cradle of humanity in Africa? Learn about the cradle of humanity in this article from HowStuffWorks.
The Cola Wars: Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi Quiz
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There aren't many of us who can recall a time when Coke and Pepsi weren't duking it out for domination of the worldwide cola market. How much do you know about the cola wars?
Can You Name the Movie Musical From an Image?
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The colorful costumes. The catchy show tunes. What's not to love about a boisterous big-screen musical? But how many of the following can you identify from one single screenshot?