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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.

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!

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