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How the Panama Canal Makes Water Flow Uphill
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The Panama Canal has been one of the world's biggest engineering feats since it was built nearly by hand in the 1900s.
The Random Knowledge Quiz
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How would you rate your knowledge of random things? And by random, we mean random. This quiz will test your knowledge!
Can You Identify These Red Logos from a Closeup?
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Red demands attention, which is exactly what businesses want from potential customers! When it comes to logos, will you have a red letter day or just get red in the face? Find out by taking the quiz!
Better Get the Jumbo Popcorn: 10 Longest Hollywood Movies
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Get your extra-large soda and popcorn ready: You'll need them to last during these 10 supersized movies. Which one is the longest?
How Do Equity and Equality Differ?
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While the words "equality" and "equity" sound alike, the meanings are quite different. Here's what they stand for and why it matters.
NieKamp Roadster: Profile of a Hot Road
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The NieKamp Roadster was the first historic hot rod to be restored. Learn about this hot rodding icon originally built by Bill NieKamp in 1949.
'International' Foods Invented In the U.S.A. Quiz
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Some tasty "international" foods were not created in other countries but actually in the good old U.S.A. Think you know which dishes were first cooked where?
How to Avoid a 'Hurricane Car'
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No one wants a car that's been badly damaged by a hurricane. HowStuffWorks and the guys from CarStuff explain how to avoid buying one accidentally.
8 Benefits of High-speed Trains
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One of the key pieces of infrastructure that we could really use in the U.S. is a high speed, efficient, and effective train system.
The Ultimate Fox Quiz
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Cunning as a fox, swift as a fox -- who hasn't heard these similes? Foxes are true to their reputations is acting both cunningly and swiftly when needed. They are found in many regions worldwide and are seen as both friend and foe. Take this quiz to learn more about the elusive fox.