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The Ultimate Hydraulic Machines Quiz
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Hydraulic equipment is amazing in its strength and agility. From common backyard machines to the huge machines you see on construction sites, hydraulics make quick work of even the most difficult tasks. How much do you know about hydraulic machines?
Smarter Than the Average American? Take This USA Quiz!
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Hundreds of millions of people live in the USA, but very few of them know all that much about the country they live in. Do you fit in that category, or do you think you're smarter than the average American? Take our quiz on all things America to find out.
Moissanite vs. Diamond: Which Is the Best Engagement Ring?
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What's the difference between moissanite and diamonds? And which of these brilliant stones wins out when it comes to the engagement ring competition?
John Lear and the Dark Side
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John Lear and is one of the chief conspiracy theorists of the so-called "dark side movement", which suspects a secret government of illicit dealings with aliens. Learn more about John Lear and the dark side.
Ridiculous History: Sentenced to Death by Molten Gold Down the Throat
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Did execution by molten metal ever take place? Learn more about execution by molten gold in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Bacon's Rebellion: America's First Armed Insurrection
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Nathaniel Bacon led an armed rebellion in 17th century Colonial America against Gov. William Berkeley. The rebellion was brief but its ramifications changed the course of American history.
5 Events in Hispanic History You Never Learned in School
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Hispanics have contributed to American history since Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus stepped foot in the New World. Here are five events to know.
How Camera Flashes Work
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A camera flash seems like a pretty basic device, but there's actually some interesting circuitry at work. Find out how a flash charges up and see exactly what happens the instant it goes off.
How Jamaican Traditions Work
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What kind of traditions are celebrated in Jamaica? Read about Jamaican traditions at HowStuffWorks.
How Brakes Work
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Brakes translate a push of a pedal to slowing down your car - but how? Learn how brakes work, about the physics of braking and see a simple brake system.