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The Fastest Cars Quiz
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Ever since the very first production cars hit the market late in the 19th century, there's been a race to see which new car can attain the highest speeds and still be called street legal. Are you up to speed with all there is to know about the fastest cars ever made? Get your motor running and start the quiz!
Can You Name These Famous British Cars Without Their Logos?
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Britain has given the world some of the most iconic cars of all time. Some are remembered for their greatness, but others are remembered for their... quirks. Think you are a car connoisseur? Take this quiz to find out!
12 Big Cases of Revenge
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The concept of revenge predates legal history. But sometimes the need for vengeance can kick into overdrive - as in these 12 infamous acts of revenge.
Crusades
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Crusades were a series of military campaigns that the Christian countries of Europe waged to conquer the Holy Land from the Muslims.
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Quiz
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A table full of turkey, corn, stuffing and cranberries can only mean one thing: Thanksgiving! Aside from the tasty morsels, Thanksgiving is also a yearly celebration of gratitude that originated with the Pilgrims and Native Americans.
Can You Give Us the Biblical Pair If We Give You a Hint?
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Married couples, siblings, parents and children ... The Bible is filled with famous pairs who go together like milk and honey. Do you think you can tell David and Goliath from Cain and Abel? Take the quiz to find out!
True or False: The Crazy Laws Quiz
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There are thousands of laws out there designed to keep people civil, safe and organized... and then there are those laws that make you scratch your head and wonder how they ever got passed in the first place. Take our quiz to see if you can spot some of the craziest laws on the books!
Touring the False Facades of New York City
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They blend right into their neighborhoods, but hidden inside are systems integral to maintaining a city.
Why Hasn't There Been Another Constitutional Convention?
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The first and only Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia in 1787. HowStuffWorks NOW looks into why there haven't been others.
How Wind Tunnel Testing Shaped Vintage Dream Cars
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How did wind tunnel testing shape concept cars of the past? Learn more about wind tunnel testing and dream cars in this HowStuffWorks Now article.