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Made in America: The Ridiculous History of 'OK'
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The fad for abbreviations like LOL is nothing new. In fact, this trend in the 1840s spawned the greatest abbreviation of all, "OK."
The App That's Creating an Earthquake Early-warning Network
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The MyShake app detects vibrations and acts as an earthquake warning system. Learn more about MyShake in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How the Dawes Act Stole 90 Million Acres of Native American Land
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An alliance between well-meaning social reformers and land-hungry farmers resulted in a federal act that caused Native Americans to lose millions of acres of land they had once owned.
How Well Do You Know Lacrosse?
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It can be a very different sport depending on who's playing it - but either way, let's see how well you know lacrosse!
Thin Mints and More: The Girl Scout Cookie Quiz
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Do you like Girl Scout cookies? Find out more about Girl Scout Cookies with our HowStuffWorks quiz.
Can You Identify the State Abbreviation From a State's Outline?
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When it comes to geography, they say the average American can't locate Afghanistan on a map, but how about Iowa? Take a look at these 50 state outlines and see if you can identify the correct abbreviation.
20 Silly and Unusual U.S. Laws
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Sometimes a strange law gets on the record books and just never gets taken off. Learn about 20 silly and unusual U.S. laws that haven't gone away.
Groceries: Do You Know the Price?
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Sure, game show hosts make it look easy. But could you really nail the right price on common grocery store items? How well do you know your grocery list? Here's your chance to put your money where your mouth is.
Ridiculous History: The Curse of the Colonel
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Colonel Sanders has been the bane of one baseball team for more than 30 years, and it has nothing to do with chicken. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Can We Guess Your Favorite College Football Team?
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Whether you went to the school or grew up in the state, everyone has a favorite college football team. Take this quiz and see if we can guess yours!