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Big Ben Is Getting a Big Facelift

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The famed London clock tower Big Ben marks 160 years in silence as its historic restoration continues. HowStuffWorks talks to the clock mechanic.

The History and Symbolism of the U.S. Presidential Seal

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Do you know the history and significance of the presidential seal? HowStuffWorks takes a look.

How the Ancient Land Blob Gondwana Became Today's Continents

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Gondwana was a humongous landmass that persisted for 300 million years before it began to break up, forming all the continents in the modern Southern Hemisphere.

Why Not All Insurrections in the U.S. Are the Same

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For enslaved Americans, insurrection was often the only path to freedom. Are we misusing the term today?

How Do You Grow a 2,000-pound Pumpkin?

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Farmers grow giant pumpkins heavier than cars using one seed variety. And one grower just set a new world record, squashing the competition.

Why Just 5% of Americans Account for 50% of U.S. Health Care Spending

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Health care spending in America goes up enormously every year. Yet just a small number of people account for most of the money. Why is this and how can we rein that in?

Rube Goldberg: The Man Behind the Ingenious Contraptions

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Rube Goldberg, an American cartoonist, became famous for illustrating whimsical, overly complex machines designed to perform simple tasks, now known as Rube Goldberg machines.

The Ring of Fire Is the Pacific's Volcanic Hotspot

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Explore the Pacific Ring of Fire, a 24,900-mile zone with 75% of Earth's volcanoes and 90% of its earthquakes, shaped by dynamic tectonic activity.

Eye Twitching Superstition: Unveiling the Mysteries

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Discover the intriguing meaning behind right eye twitching superstitions. Uncover cultural beliefs and facts about this phenomenon.

15 Highest-Valued NFL Teams (Post-Super Bowl LX)

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Let's be clear about something from the get-go: These are the highest-valued NFL teams by franchise valuation, not by touchdowns

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