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Made in America: The Ridiculous History of 'OK'
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The fad for abbreviations like LOL is nothing new. In fact, this trend in the 1840s spawned the greatest abbreviation of all, "OK."
'Operation Mincemeat': The Wild Spy Deception That Helped Win WWII
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Operation Mincemeat seems like a spy novel plot. British spies left fake "secret" plans on a dead man's body hoping to fool the Nazis. And it worked.
8 Fabulous Uses for Parchment Paper (Including Baking!)
Parchment paper is great as a non-stick surface for baking, but it has a lot of other uses that you may not have thought about.
How the GMC PAD Works
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The GMC PAD is basically a futuristic motor home -- part apartment, part vehicle, and part telecommunications center.
How Solar-powered Refrigerators Work
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Solar-powered refrigerators may sound like something of the future, but the SunDanzer is already on the market. Learn about solar-powered refrigerators.
How Helicopters Work
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Believe it or not, the marvel we know as the helicopter began as a Chinese top consisting of a shaft - a stick - adorned with feathers on one end.
How Discretionary Expenses Work
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Discretionary expenses are things you buy that you really could live without. Find out what some of these discretionary expenses are at HowStuffWorks.
Was there really a pied piper of Hamelin?
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"The Pied Piper of Hamelin" is a classic fairy tale, but does it belong in the history books? Scholars think a real pied piper might've existed -- learn why.
ATV Towing Tips
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ATV towing can be tricky if you don't know what you're doing. Check out these ATV towing tips from HowStuffWorks to make sure that things go smoothly.
What makes sports flooring different?
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Sports flooring is manufactured specifically to keep you safe. Learn what makes sports flooring different than your home hardwoods.