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How 'Tremors' Graboids Work

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Graboids, from the film Tremors, are man-eating worms that live in Nevada. Learn about the science of Graboids in this article.

These 35 Trivia Questions Will Separate Americans From the Rest the World

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How American are you? Or are you not American at all? Here are 35 of the most American questions to test your wits about this great country. If you think you know everything about the food, work, sports, entertainment and history of the U.S.A., test your skills here.

The Battle of the Bulge: July 1944-January 1945

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This World War II timeline highlights events leading up to the Battle of the Bulge. Follow the events of World War II from July 1944 to January 1945.

Buildup to World War II: January 1931-August 1939

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This World War II timeline highlights important dates during January 1931 to August 1939. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.

8 'Secrets' You Didn't Know About the Secret Service

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When you think of the Secret Service, you probably think of the people in black guarding the president of the United States. But that's just a small part of the job. What else does this agency do?

A Very Smurfy Quiz

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In the '80s, the popular "Smurfs" comic grew into a Saturday morning cartoon classic that had kids quipping, "What the smurf?" If you can't get enough of those little blue creatures, test your smurfiness with our quiz.

How 'Bat' Masterson Became a Wild West Icon

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Masterson palled around with Wyatt Earp in Dodge City, then later with President Teddy Roosevelt in New York City. He was also a lawman, gambler and gunfighter.

Crystal Flutes and Human Hair: 8 Random Items Found in the Library of Congress

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When singer Lizzo played a glass flute owned by President James Madison, we stopped to wonder what else might be hiding in the Library of Congress.

Retaliatory Tariffs, Trade Wars, Crashing Economies, Oh My!

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Since beginning his second term, President Donald Trump has imposed several tariffs on foreign countries, prompting an upheaval in financial markets and creating an atmosphere of crisis. These tariffs have also led, predictably, to a slew of retaliatory tariffs imposed by the countries targeted.

The Nutty Story of Red Pistachios and the Iran Hostage Crisis 

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There was a day when you ate pistachios with the understanding that you'd come away with red fingers and red mouth. What happened to red pistachios?

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