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15 Famous Astronauts Who Expanded Our Universe
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Some brave explorers travel across oceans; others blast off into space. This list of famous astronauts celebrates the pioneers of space exploration — those who took "one giant leap" for humankind and expanded our reach beyond Earth.
Can You Name the Landform From a Definition?
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From mountains to battures, hoodoos to plains, our planet is covered in landforms of all types. How well do you know them? Start taking this quiz to find out!
National Yo-Yo Day
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Yo-yos can be traced back at least 2,500 years -- it's a toy with phenomenal staying power. On June 6, yo-yo fans everywhere can "walk the dog" to commemorate the birthday of Donald Duncan, credited with making yo-yos popular in the United States.
Rhythm and Rhyme: The Poetry Quiz
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Poetry may seem simple, but if you take a closer look, you'll see the attention to form, detail, meter and rhyme that make classic poems so unforgettable. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the art and practice of poetry.
If at First You Don't Succeed, Try Tripe Again
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Humans have been cooking and eating tripe for centuries. Think you can stomach it? HowStuffWorks takes a look at how to prep and cook this beef offal.
10 Stereotypes About Aging (That Just Aren't True)
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Do you imagine getting creakier and crankier as you get older? The way you view aging influences how you age. So what aging myths can be busted?
5 Things You Didn't Know About Blue Jeans
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of blue jeans and tells you where those rivets came from.
5 Cute Ways to Tell a Girl Goodnight
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Looking for cute ways to tell a girl goodnight? Visit HowStuffWorks to find 5 cute ways to tell a girl goodnight.
Where did the idea of 'the willies' come from?
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That uncomfortable, frightened, jittery feeling known as 'the willies' is probably a familiar one. Find out how 'the willies' got its name.
How do you define hate?
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How do you define hate? Hatred is a way to wipe out fear of something by eliminating it. Find out how hate has been defined throughout history.