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Can You Name the Monster Movie From an Image?
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Next time you hear a bump in the night you can be 99% sure there's no chance it's a gremlin, a ghoulie, a critter, or even Frankenstein's monster. But there's always that 1%. Just to be safe, let's see which monster movies you can ID so you'll know what to look out for.
Can You Name All 50 of These Firearms that Shaped the World?
Since the development of gunpowder, the history of the world can be traced through the history of the gun. The development of the modern firearm - perhaps more than any other invention - has shaped the world as we now know it. While there have been literally thousands of different firearms designed in the past three centuries, which ones are the greatest?
How Music Sampling Works
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Music sampling takes an instrumental track from a classic song and reworks it into a new piece. Learn how music sampling works and the legal issues involved.
Can You Identify These Fragrant Flowers?
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Fragrant flowers inspire not only admiration but also evoke a feeling. Are you a flower connoisseur? Do you know your petunia from your heliotrope? Take this quiz and find out just how many blissfully-scented flowers you can identify!
Can You Identify These Flashy Cars From the '70s?
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When it comes to flashy cars, you might know your stuff, but do you know your '70s stuff? Race through these photos, show off your automotive knowledge of the decade, and we'll let you know how well you did.
There Are Thousands of Sci-Fi Movies — We'll Be Impressed If You Can Name 40!
Do you crave the adventure of a galaxy far, far away? Do you fear the aliens with names you can't say? Do you want to go on a trek through the stars today? If you consider yourself a true sci-fi fan, it's time to boldly go where no one has gone before right into this quiz!
How Amplifiers Work
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It may seem like an audio add-on, but without an amplifier, you'd never be able to hear the music on your CDs (your neighbors might be happier, but would you?). Find out how amps pump it up to 11.
How to Find the History of Your House
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Are you wondering how to find the history of your house? Check out this article to learn how to find the history of your house.
How the Adirondack Chair Became the Comfiest One You Can Own
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The comfort of the wide armrests, high back and slanted seat of the Adirondack chair have made it legendary since its invention in the early 1900s.
Which of These Disney Characters Does Not Belong With the Others?
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Nothing hits home quite like a Disney movie. When's the last time you sat down and watched one of their classics? Has it been recently enough that you'll remember what character belongs to what movie? Take this quiz and find out!