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Can You Pass This American General Knowledge Quiz?

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The Declaration of Independence may have created the United States of America. However, U.S. history consists of more than the Founding Fathers. Find out if you need to retake a U.S. History class with this quiz!

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."

How Solar-powered Refrigerators Work

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Solar-powered refrigerators may sound like something of the future, but the SunDanzer is already on the market. Learn about solar-powered refrigerators.

How Microcontrollers Work

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Most modern electronic devices (TVs, VCRs, microwaves and so on) contain an embedded microcontroller. It's basically a dedicated computer. Find out how these devices work and experiment with one on your own.

Skin Parasites

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Skin parasites include lice, bedbugs and scabies and affect numerous people every year. See common skin parasites and how to avoid infection.

Why Do Most Zippers Say "YKK" on the Pull-tab?

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Zippers are found on so many products. But have you ever noticed that "YKK" is on the pull-tab of most zippers? Find out where these mysterious initials come from.

Debt Pictures

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Your personal debt may seem like an enormous burden, but these pictures will help put it into perspective. See debt pictures at HowStuffWorks.

How does Pop Rocks candy work?

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There's a candy called 'Pop Rocks.' When you put it in your mouth it makes a loud popping sound and it feels really weird! How do Pop Rocks work?

Starina Meets Sen. Keeley: It's 'The Birdcage' Quiz!

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This envelope-pushing comedy stars Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as a gay couple trying to survive a meeting with their future in-laws. Give our quiz a whirl!

Russian Gun-wielding Robot Totally 'Not a Terminator,' Says Russian Official

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The android known as FEDOR used pistols to display its decision making and dexterity, officials said, not as a preview of robot warfare.

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