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MLB Players Identification Quiz
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Are these questions too fast for you? Can you hit them out of the park? Test your knowledge with this challenging MLB players quiz!
10 Ways Watches Have Evolved
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Portable timepieces have existed since the mid-1500s, but modern wristwatches are about 100 years old. Learn about watch evolution at HowStuffWorks.
NASCAR Race Car Tracks
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Each NASCAR race car track is as unique as its location. Find out more about the individual features of the tracks, and view pictures and diagrams.
How McCarthyism Worked
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McCarthyism is a political ploy that wields accusations and shame without significant evidence. Learn about Joseph McCarthy and his Cold War tactics.
10 Costly Food Recalls
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Food recalls, whether voluntary or not, cost companies millions. Read our list of the top 10 costliest food recalls.
Lee Iacocca Unveils the Ford Mustang
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Lee Iacocca dreamt up the Ford Mustang years before it was built. Read portions of his Mustang unveiling speech from the day it was introduced.
What If Alcohol Didn't Exist?
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Our early ancestors, enjoying the effects of rotten fruit, had stumbled onto something big. How did alcohol serve as a nutrition source and, some believe, help motivate hunters to take up farming?
How Controlled Burns Work
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How effective is fighting a wildfire with controlled fire?
Why do we study bugs?
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There are many reasons why we study bugs, from protecting crops to preventing the spread of disease. Learn more about why we study bugs at HowStuffWorks.
Mazda Sports Cars
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Mazda sports cars include two models beloved by fans: the Mazda RX-7 and the Mazda Miata MX-5. Learn about Mazda and Mazda sports cars.