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Visions of Sugarplums: The Nutcracker Quiz
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What started as a simple children's book has transformed into one of the most important traditions of the holiday season, as fans young and old flock to theaters to see one of the most iconic ballets of all time. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the history, music and characters that make up this Christmas classic.
20 Silly and Unusual U.S. Laws
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Sometimes a strange law gets on the record books and just never gets taken off. Learn about 20 silly and unusual U.S. laws that haven't gone away.
Do plug-in hybrids require special home wiring?
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Do plug-in hybrids require special home wiring? Learn whether you'll need special wiring at home for your plug-in hybrid.
Malarkey: What's the Story Behind Joe Biden's Favorite Word?
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President-elect Joe Biden has pretty much made 'malarkey' a household word, so we thought we'd do some research into its origin story.
Shared Electric Scooters: Commuter Solution or Urban Nightmare?
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Pay-as-you-go electric scooters are the latest fad in cities. HowStuffWorks wonders whether the fad is safe.
How Michelin Became Synonymous With the World's Best Restaurants
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Michelin's dining guides rate the best restaurants in 30 countries across the globe. HowStuffWorks looks at how a tire company started rating chefs.
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.
Baseball Hall of Fame: Can You Match the Player to the Team?
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According to the Baseball Hall of Fame, inductees wear caps "based on where that player makes his most indelible mark." But these caps don't always match the team the player spent the most years playing for. Do you know what cap each of these players wears?
What's the Largest Pyramid in the World?
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When you think of the imposing stature of pyramids, you might picture the Great Pyramid of Giza. But the Egypt-based structure is by no means the only impressive pyramid in the world.
Does what you smell determine what you buy?
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Scent marketing is how businesses use different smells in an attempt to influence what you buy. Learn more about the technique of scent marketing.