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Can You Unscramble These Auto Manufacturers in Under 4 Minutes?
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You'll need more than speed to win this relay! How many auto manufacturers can you recognize if we scramble the names? Fuel up on car company facts before revving up your word recognition skills. Get in gear. We'll see you at the finish line!
How the Office of Civilian Defense Worked
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The Office of the Civilian Defense was one of the biggest wartime volunteer efforts. Read up on the Office of Civilian Defense and learn when it disbanded.
How Sandbags Work
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There may be a time when all that stands between your home and the rising floodwaters are some sacks full of sand. Will this defense keep you safe?
How Serial Killers Work
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Serial killers are people who murder three or more people over a long period of time. Learn about serial killers and what makes serial killers tick.
How the Crusades Worked
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The Crusades were religious wars. Find out what triggered the First Crusade and how the pope persuaded people to go on a crusade.
How Sinkholes Work
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Sinkholes are much more than holes in the ground. Learn how sinkholes can cause the Earth to swallow up you, your home and your car.
20 Memorable Epitaphs
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A good inscription on a gravestone can provide a bit of humor during a melancholy time. Learn about 20 of the most memorable epitaphs.
We Challenge You to ID All of These Breeds If You Think You're a Horse Expert!
Of course, you're the one who knows horse breeds like they're your best friends, and this quiz endorses your mysterious horse forces. It's agreed that you need to ID every breed, so take the reins and do it with speed!
What is the definition of insanity?
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We often throw around the word "insanity" for acts that seem to have no rational explanation (like a teacher giving an insanely difficult test). Legally speaking, though, it's actually a narrow term that's very difficult to prove in court.
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?