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Why Is Missouri Called the Show-me State?

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Lots of U.S. states have nicknames, but Missouri's flinty moniker arguably is one of the best.

Which "Bones" Character Are You?

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This popular crime drama has been on air for just about 11 years before its final season aired. Which of these unforgettable characters are you? Let's find out!

Answer These Totally Random Questions and We'll Guess if You're a Baby Boomer, Gen X, or Millennial

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If you find yourself regularly thinking "that's so random" during this quiz, you're absolutely right, and your slang is really helping us to narrow in on your generation.

What Is a Bomb Cyclone?

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Bombogenesis is a phenomenon in which the atmospheric pressure in the middle of a low-pressure system drops rapidly, intensifying a storm and creating a bomb cyclone.

Why Do Some U.S. Bills Have a Star at the End of the Serial Number?

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Most U.S. currency contains a serial number that ends with a letter, but some end or begin with a star instead. What does the letter stand for? What is the significance of the star?

This 'Enchantress of Numbers' Was the World's First Computer Programmer

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Ada Lovelace was the daughter of famed poet Lord Byron. But she moved out of her father's shadow to make a name in numbers, not words.

Was the Flatwoods Monster an Alien or an Owl?

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A mysterious cryptid, an eerie encounter and one of the strangest stories to come out of West Virginia: That sums up the Flatwoods Monster.

Is Catnip Bad for Cats or Can Cat Brains Handle the Nip?

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Most pet owners have asked themselves at some point: Is catnip bad for cats? The short answer is no. Catnip is nontoxic and safe for your cat in most situations, but there's more to this minty herb than meets the eye.

How to Make a Million Dollars

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Thanks to inflation, there are more millionaires today than ever before. Find out exactly what makes a person a millionaire.

What is a margin call?

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A margin call is one of the risks of the stock market. Learn how investors end up having to pay margin calls at HowStuffWorks.

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