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What Is the Oldest Tree in the World?
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In the quest for the title of world's oldest tree, there's some stiff competition, as well as questions surrounding the way we define "oldest."
The Most Expensive City in the U.S. and 9 Painfully Pricey Contenders
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What’s the most expensive city in the U.S.? The answer depends on how you calculate cost, but some major cities stand out for their soaring living costs, housing prices, and everyday expenses.
Muroc Roadsters: Profile of a Hot Rod
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In 2001, Jerry Kugel introduced his line of full-fendered and fenderless Muroc roadsters. Learn more about Muroc roadsters and other hot rods.
What does a state treasurer do?
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What does a state treasurer do? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn what a state treasurer does.
The Nutty Story of Red Pistachios and the Iran Hostage CrisisÂ
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There was a day when you ate pistachios with the understanding that you'd come away with red fingers and red mouth. What happened to red pistachios?
Kamala Harris Becomes the First Black Female Vice President in U.S. History
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Kamala Harris is the first woman in U.S. history (and first Black woman and first Asian American woman) to become vice president. But she's used to being a groundbreaker.
What Was the Largest Avalanche in History? 1970 Disaster Takes the Title
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When people talk about the largest avalanche in history, are they referring to the sheer amount of displaced mass? The total property damage? In reality, the phrase usually refers to lives lost, equating "largest" to the deadliest avalanche ever recorded.
Can You Identify All of These Coniferous Trees?
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Conifers conjure up winter scenes with snow and the winter holiday season. But did you know there are some coniferous trees that can't handle the snow? There are even some that thrive in arid regions! If you think know your cones, then take this quiz!
10 States With the Best Weather Year-round
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Some states feel like summer never ends. Others enjoy four distinct seasons but skip the extreme cold. If you're wondering which are the states with the best weather, you've come to the right place.
Vincent van Goat and Friends Help Vanquish Western Wildfires
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Goats are being used to create firebreaks as part of today's wildfire fighting arsenal. HowStuffWorks takes a look.