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What is a funicular railway?

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In the news about the recent accident at a ski resort in Austria, the reporters called the cable car that carried the skiers up the mountain a "funicular railway." What is that and how does it work?

5 Worst Financial Panics in U.S. History

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The 5 worst financial panics in U.S. history all happened around the turn of the century. What do they have in common? Could the same problems occur today?

Can You Match the College to the State It's In?

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Princeton, Harvard and Vanderbilt rank among the greatest institutions of higher learning in the U.S., but do you know where these storied schools are located? Take our quiz to see if you can match the college to the state!

The Wild History of the Texas Longhorn

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These impressive Texas longhorn has an illustrious past. HowStuffWorks looks at how they wound their way through America and settled in the heartland.

7 Finger-lickin' Legends About Colonel Sanders and KFC

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Was Sanders a real colonel? Does KFC use real chicken or something else? Find out as we bust some myths about KFC and its founder.

How Much Do You Know About Texas History?

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From the arrival of the Spanish to statehood, Texas has a rich history. Take this quiz to test your knowledge and find out just how well you know Texas.

Can You Read the Word If We Give It to You Upside Down?

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Look, we're not going to swear you're the next Einstein if you ace this upside-down words quiz, but we do promise it's a great way to stretch your brain and get those neurons fired up. And with only 26 letters in the alphabet, how hard can it be to get a perfect score?

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