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How Patriotism and American Pro Sports Became Allied
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How did the NFL, baseball, patriotism and the 'Star Spangled Banner' become so intertwined? HowStuffWorks investigates.
From Gaia to Medusa: The Greek Mythology Quiz
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The Greek myths are thousands of years old, yet they have incredible influence over Western thought and literature. Take a shot at going 30 for 30 on this quiz if you're familiar with these fantastic stories.
The Fastest Fighter Jet in History: The NASA X-43
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When it comes to the question of the fastest fighter jet, you can choose to compare only those fighter jets that are still in service, or you can consider every last jet fighter that's ever graced the skies - and we've chosen to go with the latter.
Did Nikita Khrushchev Really Bang His Shoe in Defiance at the U.N.?
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Ask many what they know about the man who succeeded Stalin and ruled the Soviet Union for a decade, and they'll tell you it's the shoe.
Nameless But Never Forgotten: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of Arlington Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Army's elite Sentinels who guard it, 365 days a year.
Johnny Ringo Was the Worst Wild West Outlaw You've Never Heard Of
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How this forgotten cowboy king of the Wild West lived isn't so much a secret. It's how Johnny Ringo died that's still shrouded in mystery.
Flying High: The Aircraft Quiz
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Manned flight has altered the course of humanity. How much do you know about the aircraft of the world? Take this quiz to find out.
Why do we need heroes?
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Do we need heroes, and if not why do we still seek them out? Find out why we need heroes in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Are men and women's roles in society changing?
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Are men and women's roles changing in society, or have things leveled off? Find out if men and women's roles are changing in society.
The Classic Board Games Quiz
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Most of us have spent a lot of quality time with classic board games, but how long has it been since you played Risk or Parcheesi? This quiz will test your knowledge of the board games of your youth.