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How the GRE Works
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The GRE is an exam that is given to students who are enrolling in graduate school. Learn about the GRE in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How NFL Quarterback Ratings Work
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NFL quarterback ratings are complicated. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about NFL quarterback ratings.
How 3-D Puzzles Work
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3-D puzzles result in three-dimensional, structural objects when solved. Learn how 3-D puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.
Flying High: The Aircraft Quiz
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Manned flight has altered the course of humanity. How much do you know about the aircraft of the world? Take this quiz to find out.
How the Uncanny Valley Works
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When a super-realistic android or video character gives us a creepy feeling, it enters the uncanny valley. Why do we get spooked, and what can we do to avoid it?
How Kelley Blue Book Works
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Kelley Blue Book is the standard automotive price guide for dealers and consumers. Learn how Les Kelley started Kelley Blue Book in 1926.
The Ultimate Star Trek Trivia Quiz
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Space. The final frontier. This is a quiz about the "Star Trek" universe. Its many-question mission is to explore your knowledge, to seek out new information and new opinions. To boldly go where no quiz has gone before!
How Shrinky Dinks Work
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Shrinky Dinks are drawings or colorings on plastic that have been shrunken in an oven. Learn more about Shrinky Dinks at HowStuffWorks.
Why do children play?
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Children in every part of the world play. Philosophers and psychologists say children play for more reasons than just having fun. Learn more.
20 Memorable Moments of the 21st Century So Far
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The world has come a long way since we were prepping for Y2K. We've witnessed some major moments since then. HowStuffWorks looks at 20 big ones.