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Can You Identify These Classic Hollywood Actors?
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As the 1930s dawned, new technology allowed once-silent movies to suddenly have sound, creating a fascination with film that helped spur what is now known as the Golden Age of Hollywood. Think you can name the most famous actors of the period? Find out with this quiz!
Eve Gene: Do We All Descend From a Common Female Ancestor?
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A common female ancestor could be what all humans can trace their lineage to. Learn more about the common female ancestor and Mitochondrial Eve.
The Cola Wars: Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi Quiz
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There aren't many of us who can recall a time when Coke and Pepsi weren't duking it out for domination of the worldwide cola market. How much do you know about the cola wars?
Oprah for President? Five Reasons It Could Happen in 2020
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Oprah in 2020 might not be as far-fetched as it once seemed. HowStuffWorks explains why she could be the first female president in the U.S.
Why a Draft Would Weaken the U.S. Military
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Most experts agree that the all-volunteer military is what makes the U.S. armed forces the best in the world. Would that change if the draft was reinstated?
Genetics at Work Pictures
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Our ultimate gene pictures show how our genes work. Check out our ultimate gene pictures to see how they operate.
One in Six Say They'd Rather Die 'Young.' What Age Is That?
Think you're going to die young? You might want to rethink that. According to new research, your preferred life expectancy influences when you die.
How to Start a Family Genealogy Search
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Shows like 'Finding Your Roots' have brought genealogy into the spotlight. Learn how to start your own family genealogy search at HowStuffWorks.
Who invented the sleeper sofa?
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Ever wondered who invented the sleeper sofa? Check out the long, illustrious history of the sleep sofa invention.
'Y'all' Isn't Just for Southerners Anymore
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Y'all, the contraction of the words "you" and "all," is making its move out of the American South to places as far afield as Australia.