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The British Armed Forces Quiz
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Test your (knowledge of) British military might by taking our British Armed Forces Quiz. Learn how the armed forces work in Merry Old England. Or, you know, Regular Modern Great Britain.
The 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' Quiz
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"Star Trek: The Next Generation" (TNG) was a star-studded success for this space franchise. How much do you know about Captain Picard and company?
What's the obstruction rule in baseball?
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What's the obstruction rule in baseball? Learn about the obstruction rule in baseball in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Red Lips and Glamour: Secrets of the '50s Makeup Look
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Want the '50s makeup look? Learn how to get that '50s look in this article.
Ridiculous History: When U.S. Farmers Went Mad for Bird Poop
The Guano Islands Act of 1856 gave the U.S. the ability to claim islands full of bird droppings. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
The 'Close, But No Cigar' Origin Story Makes a Lot of Sense
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You didn't ask for a cigar. Maybe you don't even like them. So why is someone abruptly denying you one?
The Cozy Icelandic Christmas Tradition You'll Want to Steal
HowStuffWorks learns about the Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóð or the Christmas Book Flood. Iceland is the most book-loving country in the world.
Were Sacco and Vanzetti Guilty of Murder?
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Sacco and Vanzetti were executed for a crime they may not have committed. HowStuffWorks looks at this controversial trial.
Why did circuses have freak shows?
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You'd be hard-pressed to find a circus with a freak show nowadays. Find out why circuses had freak shows at HowStuffWorks.
What's So American About Apple Pie?
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What could be more American than apple pie? HowStuffWorks looks at the origins of the phrase 'as American as apple pie.'