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What's the Difference Between an Avenue, a Road and a Boulevard?
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The name bestowed on a road depends on its size and function. And it's not just up to your neighborhood's developer either.
12 London Neighborhoods for Tourists to Roam
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With rich history, eclectic markets and some of the world's most iconic landmarks, London neighborhoods offer a neighborhood for every vibe.
Creating the Kranks Neighborhood
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Sometimes, reality just doesn't do the trick. To get the right feel for the movie "Christmas with the Kranks," filmmakers had to build a fake wintry Chicago neighborhood on a parking lot in California. See how they did it.
How do the streetlights turn on automatically at night?
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On the Flintstones, a small bird sits inside the light and turns it on every night before he goes to bed. In a modern streetlight, a small circuit replaces the bird.
The Fastest Cars Quiz
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Ever since the very first production cars hit the market late in the 19th century, there's been a race to see which new car can attain the highest speeds and still be called street legal. Are you up to speed with all there is to know about the fastest cars ever made? Get your motor running and start the quiz!
Can You Name Seven of These Heavenly Sports Cars?
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Some cars are made for the daily commute. Some cars are made to show off at the beach. Some cars are made to be a slice of heaven on Earth. Can you name the rarest and most heavenly sports cars the world has ever seen?
12 San Francisco Neighborhoods for First-time Visitors
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From cable cars to colorful Victorian houses, San Francisco neighborhoods offer a rich blend of history, culture, and unique charm. Whether you're exploring the foggy hills or enjoying views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge, each neighborhood tells a different story.
Chief Mouser Larry the Cat Now Serves His Fifth British PM
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Unlike the revolving door of British PMs, Larry the Cat has staying power. But is he any good at catching mice?
Are You a True New Yorker?
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If you are in the habit of looking up a restaurant's health grade before ordering and slow-walking tourists drive you completely crazy, you might just be a true New Yorker. Let's take a closer look.
The Ultimate Sherlock Holmes Quiz
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Think you're the ultimate Sherlock Holmes fan? Take our quiz on the life and legends of the great detective himself to find out!