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Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents
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What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?
Are we at the beginning of the end of Western civilization?
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The end of Western civilization could be caused by any number of cultural occurrences. Learn about the end of Western civilization.
Which Famous General Are You?
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History produced generals with talents as diverse as the eras, cultures and nations they came from. Every general had their unique strengths and talents, tools they used on the battlefield bringing them victory or defeat. Take this quiz, and we'll tell you which famous general you are!
How Ballpoint Pens Work
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Before the handy ballpoint, getting a few sentences onto paper was a pretty involved task. Find out how the ballpoint pen stores and manages its own ink supply to make writing a snap.
A Holocaust Survivor's Surprising Message of Hope
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Magda Herzberger was just a teen when she and her family were sent to Auschwitz. It was the last time she saw her father. Now 77 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, we tell her story of survival and why we must never forget.
How Air Force One Works
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Air Force One is the most amazing private jet in the world -- a flying White House complete with a gym! Take a tour.
T-62 Main Battle Tank
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The T-62 Main Battle Tank was the second generation of Soviet MBTs, based on the T-54/T-55. Learn about the T-62 Main Battle Tank at HowStuffWorks.
10 Women Who Broke New Ground in Engineering
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One of the most travelled stretches of U.S. highway was designed by a woman who loved mathematics and wasn't interested in being a teacher. Who was she, and where is it?
Who's Buried at Père Lachaise, the Largest Cemetery in Paris?
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This sprawling garden of a landscape cemetery sits in the middle of Paris and holds the remains of some of its most famous, and infamous, citizens.
Kowloon Walled City Once Was the Most Densely Packed Place on Earth
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Some 50,000 people jammed in an area one-hundredth of a square mile. An urban planning nightmare, it was home to gangs, factories and vibrant nightlife. How did it start, and what caused it to end?