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What Is the Smallest State in the USA? Looking at Area and Population
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The smallest state in the U.S.A. isn't the same as the state with the lowest population. In fact, the five smallest by each measure are completely different.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Jim Morrison
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Jim Morrison's birthday is Dec. 8. HowStuffWorks Now takes a trip down memory lane to learn five fascinating facts.
What Is Caviar? Origins, Types and Production
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Many people consider caviar, unfertilized sturgeon eggs, to be a delicious delicacy. But how exactly is this luxury harvested, and what is the proper way to eat it?
Red-tailed Hawks Are Way Bigger, Faster and More Common Than You Realize
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Red-tailed hawks are the most common hawk species in North America. These massive birds are known to mate for life, and, despite their name, to have feathers in a variety of colors.
How the GMC PAD Works
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The GMC PAD is basically a futuristic motor home -- part apartment, part vehicle, and part telecommunications center.
Can prayer heal people?
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Prayer may in fact heal people, according to recent studies that show prayer can lower your blood pressure. Learn more about prayer and healing.
The San Andreas Fault: Is the Big One Coming?
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The San Andreas is one of the most famous and closely watched fault lines in the world because of the fear that it is overdue for the next big quake.
Is It a Zebra? A Giraffe? No, It's an Okapi
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The okapi may look like a zebra-horse combo, but its closest relative is the giraffe. Here are nine fascinating facts about this curious creature.
Can We Guess Where You Grew Up Based on Your Vocabulary?
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You may or may not be aware of the fact that a lot of the words you use come from the place you grew up. Choose the words you use the most, and we will take our best guess about where you were born! North, south, east or west?
10 Myths About Surviving a Tornado
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Separating fact from fiction when it comes to tornado safety could mean the difference between life and death.