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Arlington National Cemetery Is Running Out of Space
Arlington National Cemetery is running low on space. HowStuffWorks looks at the iconic cemetery and what it takes to get in.
Could Waterbeds Ever Make a Comeback?
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Once a staple of homes in the 1970s and '80s, waterbeds have gone the way of the dinosaur. HowStuffWorks finds out if these beds will ever come back.
What's an establishing shot?
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In film, an establishing shot defines setting. Learn more about the cinematographic hallmark at HowStuffWorks.
Why Are Boy Bands Bigger Stars Than Girl Groups?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the differences between boy bands and girl groups and why the former seems to have more staying power, even today.
How the Pledge of Allegiance Went from Marketing Ploy to Classroom Staple
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The Pledge of Allegiance started as just part of a marketing campaign to sell flags. But along the way, it became something much much bigger.
Can You Name the Bible Character from Just One Clue?
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The Bible is full of famous characters, but do you know them well enough to guess them from a single clue? Put your knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Is This NFL Team In the AFC or NFC?
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The National Football League is divided into two conferences, the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). Conference alignment can make the difference between making the playoffs or staying home knitting an homage to Bill Belichick while watching "Golden Girls." Can you match these teams to the correct NFL conference?
Do Unbiased Jurors Exist in the Age of Social Media?
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About seven in 10 Americans log on to social media, the Pew Research Center reported in April 2021. They chat with friends and family, play games and read the news. By the time a high-profile court case rolls around for jury selection, there's a good chance those potential jurors have heard something about it. Can the impartial jury system survive the digital age?
How Well Do You Know Baseball Slang?
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Often, slang is a better description than the actual word, and that's a common case in baseball. How well do you know your baseball slang, though? Take this quiz and find out!
Who Called Me From This Phone Number? Need-to-know Tips
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In the age of the internet and the cell phones, dealing with unknown callers is a fact of life. Sometimes it's an honest mistake, or a case of misplaced information, but all too often an unknown phone number is from a caller you'd rather not talk to.