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Explaining the Kilometer (km) and Converting to Miles

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The kilometer (km) is a standard unit of measurement used in the metric system. Derived from the French "kilomètre," the unit is used to measure length and distance along a straight path.

Old Railroads

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The age of old railroads saw the birth of the first railroad lines and mass transportation on rail. Read more about old railroads in America.

Railroad Expansion

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The railroad expansion of the middle and late 1800s changed America forever. Read more about the westward expansion of railroads.

How Colombian Traditions Work

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Many Colombian traditions go back for hundreds of years. Find out about Colombian traditions at HowStuffWorks.

How Alexander Hamilton Worked

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Musical star, cover boy for the $10 bill, shaper of the American economy - find out if there's anything Alexander Hamilton can't do at HowStuffWorks.

Can We Guess How Old You Are Based on the Music You Hate?

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Who do you hate more? Ariana Grande or Meghan Trainor? Eminem or Meek Mill? Metallica or Skrillex? Tell us whose music you loathe and we'll guess your real age!

The Youngest President of the United States

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Off the top of your head, you may know JFK as the youngest president in U.S. history, and you'd be correct that he was the youngest to be elected. But what about the youngest person to ascend - that is, the youngest VP to become president after the death of an incumbent?

Tit-for-Tat Meaning, Origins and Implications

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"Tit-for-tat" is a common phrase that's all about fair play — or sometimes, not-so-fair retaliation. You've probably heard of doing something tit-for-tat when someone feels wronged. In that situation someone responds in kind, often giving back exactly what they got, good or bad.

Muhammad Ali Quiz

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Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee... In the '70s, Muhammad Ali was the most popular sport figure in the world! How much you know about this boxing master?

Prevent Allergy Symptoms While Traveling

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Traveling to a new place can present our senses with a whole host of allergy triggers. Follow our tips for reducing your allergies while traveling.

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