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How Sock Hops Worked

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Sock hops can be a lot of fun, but where did they come from? Learn about sock hops at HowStuffWorks.

10 Mundane Traditions with Strange Origins

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Some seemingly normal traditions have a strange history. Check out 10 mundane traditions with strange origins at HowStuffWorks.

Can owning a pet reduce the value of your home?

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Can owning a pet reduce the value of your home? Find out if owning a pet can reduce the value of your home in this article from HowStuffWorks.

How Early Decision Affects Financial Aid

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Early decision for college can affect your financial aid. Learn about early decision in this article from HowStuffWorks.

Can You Match the Theme Song to the '60s TV Show?

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TV theme songs become familiar friends, signaling the arrival of your favorite shows each week. If you watch a show through its entire run, you might find yourself listening to a certain theme song hundreds of times, but even casual viewers of a show can't help but hum along to catchy tunes. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about the most unforgettable TV theme songs of the '60s!

So You Think You Can France: French Geography 101 Quiz

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If Bourdeaux is a place you'd go and you know the way to Marseilles, if it'd be fine to travel the Rhine and you think the Pyrenees are the bee's knees then maybe this French geography quiz is the one for you. Allons-y!

Meet William James Sidis, Smartest Man to Ever Live

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Some say his IQ was 50 to 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's. So why haven't you heard his name before? We'll tell you the sad tale of why this incredible genius flamed out.

The 10 Most Tragic Auto Racing Deaths In History

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Professional race car driving is a deadly sport. Anybody who engages in the sport of auto racing knows that they are taking their life into their own hands. And it doesn't matter how experienced or talented a driver may be, even some of the best wheelmen of all time have been killed on the track. Often [...] The post The 10 Most Tragic Auto Racing Deaths In History appeared first on Goliath.

10 Automotive Companies That Failed

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They say nothing lasts forever, and that is certainly true in the case of the highly competitive automotive industry. While today we have the Big Three U.S. automakers in Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler, there have, in fact, been hundreds of automotive manufacturers in the U.S. over the last century. Sadly, many of the [...] The post 10 Automotive Companies That Failed appeared first on Goliath.

The 10 Biggest Busts in The History of The NBA Draft

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A high draft pick can make or break a franchise. Choose wisely for championship potential or face years of dealing with the consequences of a bad pick.

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