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How the American Dream Works
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What exactly is the American dream? And how do you know if you're living it? Read about the American dream at HowStuffWorks.
How Aerogels Work
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Aerogels are incredible materials that could have dozens of uses from insulation to oil spill cleanup. Learn about aerogels in this article.
How 'Junkyard Wars' Works
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TLC's "Junkyard Wars" puts two teams head to head in a race to build a specific, complicated, working machine out of trash. Go behind the scenes of the game show WE watch.
Are there real-life fight clubs?
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A real-life fight club sounds dubious, but they really exist as outlets for men and women. Read about real-life fight clubs and how they came to be formed.
How did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy?
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Who made it possible to light up your home at night? Thomas Edison, right? Yes, but without the work of Nikola Tesla, we would be living in a different world.
Did the United States Put Its Own Citizens in Concentration Camps During WWII?
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Why did the U.S. create Japanese internment camps during WWII? Read about the Japanese internment camps at HowStuffWorks.
Classic Cars of the '50s Trivia
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Whether you're a fan of the sleek Italian design of a Lancia Aurelia, the refined British style of a Bentley R-Type or the American muscle of a Chevy Corvette, the '50s were a decade of amazing automobiles. Cruise into the quiz and see what you know about them!
Think You Can Name the Fastest Cars of the '50s From Appearance Alone?
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The 1950s were a period of innovation in design, engineering and performance, and some of the greatest vehicles still on the road today come from that decade. While they may not seem fast by today's standard, they paved the way for so many great cars to come - how many can you name?
Can You Identify the NBA Team If We Give You Three of Their Current Players?
Steph Curry is from North Carolina but plays in the Bay Area. Damien Lilliard is from the Bay Area but plays up north. Lebron is from Ohio and has played all over the country. How well do you know the NBA and its players? We'll give you three players, and you give us the team. Think you can do it?
What's Your Hairstyle IQ?
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Bouffants, beehives and everything in between! If you think you know the hairdos of the decades, take our hairstyle IQ quiz. But, consider yourself warned: Some of these questions are so tough, you'll be pulling your hair out!