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Granville Brothers Gee Bee Super Sportster R-1
The Granville Brothers Gee Bee Super Sportster R-1 classic airplane was a very sophisticated aircraft. View the airplane's specifications here.
How the Battle of Gettysburg Worked
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The Battle of Gettysburg is the most famous battle of the Civil War. Learn about the Battle of Gettysburg and the events leading to Gettysburg.
Curtis Strange
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Curtis Strange is one of only six players to win back-to-back US Open championships. Learn how Curtis Strange dominated pro golf in the late 1980s.
How to Pay Less for Prescription Drugs
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Knowing how to pay less for prescription drugs means knowing where to look and when it's safe to cut back. Learn how to lower your medication costs.
10 Wedding Traditions With Surprising Origins
Many of the family wedding traditions have a history that might surprise you. Check out 10 wedding traditions with surprising origins at HowStuffWorks.
Did Johnny Appleseed Really Plant Apples all Over America?
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Johnny Appleseed is a staple of American folklore. Learn if johnny Appleseed really planted apples all over America at HowStuffWorks.
How Electric Guitars Work
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Electric guitars revolutionized popular music and culture. Learn more about electric guitars, electric guitar pickups, amps, and the history of electric guitars.
How Chevrolet Works
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Chevrolet was founded in 1911 and has been GM's largest volume division since the 1920s. Learn about Chevy's history and the evolution of its cars.
The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes
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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.
How Corsets Work
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Corsets are notorious for discomfort. What are they? Who wears them? And why would they? Read all about corsets at HowStuffWorks.