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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.
Kids Halloween Party Ideas
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Get creative with your next Halloween party with our many party ideas. Check out this article for spooky themes and awesome homemade invitations.
What's the Biggest TV Size for Homes vs. Stadiums?
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As sports franchises try to attract more fans, teams spend millions upgrading their old stadiums and building new ones. The centerpiece in most? A really, really big HDTV.
10 Questions to Ask a Prospective Contractor
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Questions to ask a contractor could be limitless, but there are ten you must ask. Find out what the ten questions to ask a contractor are.
How House Flipping Works
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House flipping is buying a house or property with the intent to sell it for a profit. Learn how to finance, budget and make money from house flipping.
10 Fabulous Fads from the 1950s
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Even if you weren't around in the 1950s, you're probably familiar with these 10 short-lived but long-loved pieces of golden-decade pop culture.
10 Must-have Tools for Any Workshop
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We love our power drill, but for some jobs, nothing beats a good old hand tool. What are some of the must-haves for your toolbox?
How Controlled Detonations Work
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It's a delicate, hair-raising business that usually ends in triumph, but can, in certain circumstances, end in tragedy. Welcome to the world of a bomb squad technician. It's explosive.
Why doesn't paper money disintegrate when it gets washed in the washing machine?
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When I leave a normal piece of paper in my pocket and it gets washed in the washing machine, it totally disintegrates. But if I leave a dollar bill in my pocket and wash it, it comes out intact. What is the difference?
How the Mafia Works
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The Mafia has controlled everything from the street-corner drug trade to labor-union leadership to high-level politicians. How did it start and what's its status now?