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Which NHL Legend Are You?
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Are you a sniper? A dangler? An enforcer? Are you a play-maker pulling down Hart Trophies and the Conn Smythe? Are you an NHL legend? And if so, which one? Lace up those skates and take the quiz!
Which "Watchmen" Character Are You?
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Thirty-four years after what happened in "The Watchmen" the world is a different place. Vigilantes still exist, Dr. Manhattan is still out there and there's a whole gang of Rorschachs. Where do you fit in? Grab your mask and find out!
All 16 German States, Listed in Alphabetical Order
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Previously divided into West Germany and East Germany until reunification in 1990, Germany — officially known as the Federal Republic of Germany — has 16 federal states. Its federal system allows the individual German states to maintain authority over areas like education, policing and cultural activities, while the federal government oversees issues like defense and economic affairs.
Drivers Who Merge at the Last Minute May Be Annoying, But They're Right
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What is the most efficient way for lanes of traffic to merge? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article about traffic and zipper merging.
Bison Embrace Democracy, Often Following Female Leaders
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European bison make decisions by popular vote, a new study finds. Learn more in this HowStuffWorksNow article.
Driving With Flip-flops Is Illegal and Other Common Traffic Misconceptions
The CarStuff guys dispel the myth that it's illegal to drive with flip-flops along with a few other common traffic misconceptions in this episode.
The Racial History of the Term 'Grandfathered In'
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While it often evokes the image of a gray-haired, old gentleman let off the hook because of his age, the intention behind the term 'grandfathered' came from origins far more sinister.
Can Your Car Have Too Many Bumper Stickers?
How many bumper stickers is too many? HowStuffWorks looks at the law.
Why Do We Scratch Our Heads When We're Thinking?
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Ever scratch your head when you're frustrated or thinking? HowStuffWorks found out how this tic became the signal for so many social expressions.
Did Romans really purge their bellies in vomitoria?
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The ancient Romans were so decadent that it's said they'd vomit mid-feast just to eat more. Learn more about vomitoria at HowwStuffWorks.