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What's the Secret Behind the Numbers on the Interstate Signs?
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Why is one road named I-5 while another is I-480? We take a closer look at the digits on those red, white and blue shield-shaped signs.
A List of Demons Showing 25 Ways to Wreak Havoc on Mankind
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They go by many names. Some are symbols of destruction, others twisted forms of ancient gods, and a few look suspiciously like medieval nobles on a really bad day. Whatever you call them, this list of demons captures a lot of fear, folklore, and theology.
20 Old Money Last Names That Scream Aristocracy
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We're sure there's been a time when you heard a surname and immediately thought, "Ah, wealth." That reaction isn’t random. Old money last names carry a reputation built over generations of shaping culture, politics, and global finance.
How Occupy Wall Street Works
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The Occupy Wall Street Movement quickly spread across the country as people took to the streets to protest economic policies. Learn about the Occupy Wall Street Movement.
Do You Know What Movies These American Cars Are Featured In?
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A movie can create a magical escape from reality, with elaborate storylines and top-notch acting. Alternatively, the acting can be garbage, but the car chases are worth watching the movie. Can you identify these movies by the cars that made them awesome?
How Alternators Work
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The next time your car won't start and you're cursing the battery, you might want to blame the alternator, too. This coconut-sized car part works with the battery to generate power for your vehicle.
How Hollywood Accounting Works
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Hollywood accounting practices ensure that, when it comes to certain films, no one makes much money except the studios. Learn about Hollywood accounting.
Trucking Industry Slang Quiz
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Think you know your bears from your back door? Your lowboys from your bobtails? Your gateway from your granny lane? Prove you're not a semipro and test your knowledge of the language of truckers with this quiz!
How Bearings Work
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Bearings are the invisible heroes inside many mechanical devices. Learn about all different kinds of bearings, including 5-foot ball bearings that keep buildings on solid footing.
Can a Turtle Outgrow Its Shell?
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Turtle shells help protect the reptiles from predators and allow some to move quickly through the water. Find out if a turtle can outgrow its shell.