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How Gin Works
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In the 18th century, gin was considered as addictive as crack. Then it became part of a cure-all for tropical ailments. Learn more about gin's storied history.
How Bridges Work
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Bridges support tremendous weight, span huge distances and all the while withstand the greatest forces of nature. Find out about these engineering feats (as well as some of the flaws).
Top 10 Supercomputers
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If you're not up on the latest supercomputer news, you're in luck. See this list of the top 10 supercomputers to learn about the major players in computing.
Aspirin 101
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Aspirin and its relatives are used to relieve all kinds of ailments. Learn about the history and chemistry of aspirin, how aspirin works against pain and aspirin side effects.
How the GRE Works
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The GRE is an exam that is given to students who are enrolling in graduate school. Learn about the GRE in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Can You Match the Dish to the Disney Movie?
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Be our guest, be our guest, put our Disney dish quiz to the test! Whet your appetite with this mash-up of flicks and food. It's time to test your culinary chops and movie mastery.
Name That Muscle Car!
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Can you hear the roar of that Corvette engine? Do you know the power of the Hemi 'Cuda? Do you know the value of some hood scoops? It's time to flex your muscle car muscles and see which ones you can ID in this quiz!
You're a True Auto Fan If You Can Identify More Than 11 of These Automobiles
Are you the kind of auto fan who knows a Firebird from a Thunderbird or a Blazer from a Bronco? If you know a Sera from a Scarab and a Fenyr from a Fiat, then you MUST be a true auto fan. Take the quiz and prove it!
Can You Name These Hot Cars From '77?
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If you were going to check out "Star Wars" at the drive-in back in 1977, would you have rolled up in your Oldsmobile Toronado or a sleek Alfa Romeo Spider? There were lots of cars to choose from, so hop in your time machine and see which ones you remember!
How Fatal Familial Insomnia Works
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Fatal familial insomnia is a rare genetic variation of the debilitating sleeping disorder. Learn more about FFI at HowStuffWorks.