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The Great American Sandwich: A Look at Sandwich Trends in the Country's Biggest Cities
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The great American sandwich can be found in many pockets across the country. What's your favorite great American sandwich?
Leopard: An Agile Climber With Built-in Camouflage
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Leopards, scientifically known as Panthera pardus, are some of the most adaptable big cats in the world. These sleek and powerful animals live in various habitats, from the savannas of Africa to the mountains of Central Asia.
The Coldest State in the U.S. Is Below Freezing on Average
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The United States has a wide range of climate zones, from the subtropical to the arctic. On the low end of the thermometer, there are plenty of options for a deep winter chill. Here, we look at a couple different ways to determine the coldest state in the U.S. — and by both definitions, there's one winner.
Why Does the U.S. Use Fahrenheit Instead of Celsius?
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While most of the rest of the world has switched to Celsius, the U.S. continues to use the Fahrenheit temperature scale, apparently out of simple inertia.
7 Lovely Facts About the Lovebird
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Lovebirds are intelligent and motivated by affection. HowStuffWorks gets to know these friendly little beauties.
6 Anti-inflammatory Foods You Should Be Eating
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HowStuffWorks looks at foods that lessen inflammation, including surprising choices like yogurt and maple syrup.
What's an Easy Way to Convert Meters to Feet?
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Most of the world uses meters, apart from the U.S. and a few other countries. So what's an easy way to convert from meters to feet and vice versa?
Blue-ringed Octopus: Tiny, Deadly and Antisocial
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Looks can be deceiving. That's definitely true for the blue-ringed octopus. It's tiny, stunningly beautiful and looks harmless. Yet its venom could kill 26 men in minutes.
Tsar Bomba: The Most Powerful Nuclear Weapon Ever Built
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In 1961, the Soviet Union detonated the Tsar Bomba, still the biggest, most powerful nuclear bomb ever built. One of the cameramen who recorded the event said it sounded "as if the Earth has been killed."
Where in the World Are These Delicious Desserts From?
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Get ready to send your taste buds around the world in 40 questions. We all like something sweet every now and then, but if you want the best of the best, you need to get out of the country. Can you name where in the world all of these desserts come from?