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Can Your Car Have Too Many Bumper Stickers?
How many bumper stickers is too many? HowStuffWorks looks at the law.
Tell Us How Southern You Are and We'll Tell You Which Deep South State You Should Live In
How southern are you? Are you a specific type of southern? Where does your brand of southern belong? Take this quiz and we'll tell you which deep south state you should call home!
Where Does the Phrase 'On the Lam' Come From?
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To be "on the lam" means to be on the loose or on the run, but what does "lam" mean and where does this colorful phrase come from?
The Most Expensive Gas in the U.S. Is on the West Coast
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If you’ve ever crossed a state line and noticed a spike at the pump, you might have felt the sting of most expensive gas in the U.S.
What Is a Flood and Why Is the Surge of Water So Dangerous?
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Flooding has claimed more lives than any other natural disaster. Find out how a gentle stream becomes a raging torrent.
How to Comfort Your Dog During Fireworks
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Dogs and fireworks just don't mix. And in the United States, the Fourth of July is a dog's worst nightmare.
5 Pine Snake Variations in North America
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The pine snake is one of the most interesting and robust reptiles you'll find slithering through the pine woods and sandy soils of North America. Belonging to the species Pituophis melanoleucus, these nonvenomous snakes are known for their large size, powerful build and distinctive hissing sounds when threatened.
Are Mules, Burros and Jackasses All Donkeys?
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Are these strong and dependable animals all the same? If so, why the different names? If not, what makes them different?
Why July's Full Moon Is Known as the Buck Moon
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And this month's buck moon is extra-special because it is a supermoon!
If We Give You a Capital, Can You Give Us the Right State?
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These are the cities where state governments reside, laws are passed, and the future of a state gets determined. Sure, some of them might sound familiar, but do you know in which state each of these capitals can be found?