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The 1920 Ace motorcycle had a short life, but it was a powerful and durable bike. See pictures and learn about the history of the 1920 Ace.

A short time ago at a convention not so far away... it's the 10 best Star Wars outfits of Dragon Con 2014!

The first recognizable toothbrush arose in the 15th century. Read a short history of the humble toothbrush at HowStuffWorks Now.

Just when America seemed to be getting over the great toilet paper shortage, the next thing in short supply was coins. But why?

Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.

Popular TV shows are splitting seasons into two short segments. HowStuffWorks looks at the phenomenon and why it's a growing trend.

The 1959 Cadillac Cyclone was the last of a short-lived genre of 'dream cars.' Read about its designer and see photos of this futuristic car.

Deep brain stimulation delivers short pulses of electricity directly to your brain. Find out how deep brain stimulation works.

While the black mamba possesses a lethal bite and formidable hunting skills, the snake's size and speed fall short of its legendary reputation.

It's short for "Canada oil, low acid," but what is canola oil? Learn about the different varieties of canola oil and nutritional information.

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