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The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think
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This was no mere execution. In addition to being hanged until "almost" dead, body parts were taken out and burned before the head was cut off. And we haven't got to the quartering yet.
Reading the Rails: What Was the Hobo Code?
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Hoboes were a widely displaced brotherhood who illegally hopped trains and journeyed across the country, taking odd jobs wherever they could find them. The hobo code helped them survive.
Utahraptor: The Salty Saga of a Killer Dinosaur
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Utahraptors lived around 135 million years ago in the late Cretaceous Period. So what does salt have to do with these massive dinosaurs whose fossils were first discovered in 1975?
The 1980s Sitcoms Quiz
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While some shows eventually jumped the shark, it's inarguable that the 80s were filled with a gaggle of glorious sitcoms. Find out how well you know these comedies by taking this quiz!
Can You Match the Car Company to Their Logo?
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Perhaps when you were a kid, you played a game of naming the cars by quickly looking at their logo as they passed by your car window. The one's with their name on the logo were obviously easier to remember. It was an easy way to pass the time on long road trips and perhaps prepared you for this very quiz! Want to try and bring back childhood memories? Try and complete each question within a few seconds! A quick flash across the screen just like cars quickly driving by.
Turns Out Earth's Pulse 'Beats' Every 27.5 Million Years, But Why?
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Researchers have been asking this question for almost a century and now we're a little closer to the answer. Something else to ponder: Every 27.5 million years there is usually a mass extinction.
You're a "Smartie" if You Can ID All of the Chocolates on This List!
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Dairy Milk beloved, this quiz will fill you with Almond Joy and make you want to Eat-More chocolate than you ever thought possible (not that we're keeping Skor.)
Can You Name These '90s TV Characters?
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The '90s were filled with great television shows and memorable characters. It was truly a Golden Age of TV. Find out just how golden it was for you in this '90s TV character quiz!
Which "Parks & Recreation" Character are You?
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"Parks & Recreation" showed everyone how to serve our communities with hilarity and dedication! If you were one of the lovable city employees, which one would you be? Find out with this quiz!
How Slingbox Works
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Slingbox allows you to to watch your cable TV, TiVo or DVD player when we're away from home. See how Slingbox works and how to set it up.