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What Country Should You Actually Live In?

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There are nearly 200 countries to choose from, but only one that suits you culturally, economically, and perhaps even romantically. Let's find it!

How the Oscars Work

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Movie buffs around the world soon will be glued to their sets. Yes, it's almost Oscar time. Get the skinny on the rules of Academy voting and on the famous gold guy himself from HowStuffWorks.

Can You Name These Continental Breakfast Dishes?

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What's the best part of staying at a hotel? Super comfy bathrobes and mints on your pillow! What's the second-best part? Continental breakfast! Grab some butter and jelly and see what you can identify!

Sand Is in Such High Demand, People Are Stealing Tons of It

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As the world becomes more urbanized, the demand for sand, a key ingredient of concrete, keeps growing. But there's only so much sand to go around.

How Corsets Work

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Corsets are notorious for discomfort. What are they? Who wears them? And why would they? Read all about corsets at HowStuffWorks.

10 Awesome Uses for Duct Tape

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Whether it's getting rid of a wart, protecting your boots from the elements or crafting roses, duct tape is up to the challenge. Duct tape even played a supporting role on the Apollo 13 lunar mission.

The Longest Song Ever Was Almost 6 Days Long

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Songs typically range anywhere between three to 10 minutes long, depending on the genre. However, modern mainstream music commonly sees tracks hover around three and a half minutes, with artists and producers rarely choosing to move the needle.

Saab Sports Cars

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Founded in 1937 to build aircraft, Saab turned its postwar attention to making reliable luxury and sports cars. Learn more about Saab sports cars.

How the Olympic Opening Ceremonies Work

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The Olympic opening ceremony is an emotional and inspiring parade of athletes. Learn about the Olympic opening ceremonies at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Match the Classic Book to Its Most Famous Line?

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"There is no agony greater than bearing an untold story inside you..." except maybe knowing a famous line, but not being able to remember the book it came from! Try your luck at matching a quote to its book with our quiz!

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