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Can You Name These '90s Hair, Beauty and Style Trends?
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From windbreakers to floral accessories and crimped hair, the '90s had it all in terms of style and makeup. You'll have to remember the best of the '90s (and also the worst) to pass this quiz!
Can You Match the Farm Equipment to Its Function?
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Farming has come a long way since the days of pulling a plow behind an ox. Modern farming is chock full of more specialized equipment than you can shake a rake at. How much do you know? Hop on the tractor and let's find out!
Who Was It? The Beatles or the Rolling Stones?
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The Beatles and The Stones occupy a unique place in music history because they were on the leading edge of a cultural exchange that would change the British and American cultures forever! The question is, how well do you know the two bands?
Can You Name These Anime Characters?
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Be it their large eyes or latent power, anime has produced some of the most captivating characters in the history of animation. Do the faces of these Japanese creations stick out in your mind? Take this quiz to find out!
How Paper Shredders Work
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Despite a ho-hum name, paper shredders have an extraordinary (and juicy) history featuring the likes of Oliver North, Enron and all sorts of spies. What story will thrust this commonplace technology back in the limelight next?
10 Tips for Surviving Communal Bathrooms
It's a jungle in there. Especially when sharing a bathroom with a bunch of people. Follow these basic etiquette and personal hygiene tips and you just might live to tell the tale of your shared bathroom experience.
How Newton's Cradles Work
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Five metallic balls on slender threads sit side by side. As one on the end hits the rest, the one on the opposite end rises and falls. Why don't the balls in the middle move? It's complicated.
10 Most Valuable 'Star Wars' Toys
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Some Star Wars toys can sell for more than $1000. Learn more about the 10 most valuable 'Star Wars' toys at HowStuffWorks.
10 Circus Acts That Have Withstood the Test of Time
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Some circus acts have disappeared, but many have stuck around. Learn about 10 circus acts that have withstood the test of time at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Guess Which Artist Painted These Historic Paintings?
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The following are 50 of the world's most well-known paintings by the best artists in history. Are you able to name the artist from just an image of the famous painting? Take this quiz and find out!