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How Tether Car Racing Works
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Tether car racing is a high-speed hobby sport that began in the 1930s. Read more about tether cars at HowStuffWorks.
Which Military Branch Should You Enlist In?
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Considering a career in the military? Before you make the mistake of joining the wrong branch, make sure you are headed in the right direction! Use our laser-guided quiz to make sure you are aiming high enough to be all you can be!
Why was Executive Order No. 9981 so important?
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Executive Order 9981 mandated equality in the U.S. armed forces, putting groups like the Tuskegee Airmen in high demand. Read about Executive Order 9981.
How Alcatraz Worked
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Alcatraz was built to house the worst criminals and said to be impossible to escape. See pictures of Alcatraz and go inside Alcatraz prison to meet its inmates.
Can You Identify These Small Countries by Their Outlines?
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Not every country can be big, so we're going to feature some small ones that really make an impact. But can you identify them only from an outline? Let's find out!
If You Can Name 25/25 of These Countries From Just Three Cities, You're a Geography Genius
There are more than 190 countries in the world, and that's a lot to know! If you've ever had a map hanging on your wall, you probably got the knowledge to ace this. Find out if you're a geography genius by seeing how high you can score!
12 Freest Countries in the World, According to the HFI
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Everyone probably likes to imagine that they live in one of the freest countries in the world, but is "freedom" something that can even be quantified? Is there a definitive way to say that my country is more free than your country?
Best Weather in the World: 10 Temperate Locales
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When it comes to the best weather in the world, everyone has their own idea of paradise. Some want sunshine and warmth year round, while others prefer cool breezes and mild temperatures.
5 Most Expensive Coffee Types Found Around the World
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Coffee drinkers love their brew, but some cups come with jaw-dropping price tags. So what makes the most expensive coffee in the world so special? From animal-assisted processing to exotic growing regions, the most expensive coffees are prized for their rarity, flavor and the unusual ways they're made.
Where do salad dressings get their names?
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I've enjoyed Thousand Island salad dressing for years, and I've always wondered how it got its name. For that matter, how did ranch dressing get its name? Is French dressing really from France? And what is in those dressings?