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Which "Watchmen" Character Are You?
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Thirty-four years after what happened in "The Watchmen" the world is a different place. Vigilantes still exist, Dr. Manhattan is still out there and there's a whole gang of Rorschachs. Where do you fit in? Grab your mask and find out!
Cotton Candy Quiz
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You'll find this sticky treat in almost any color of the rainbow. Plus, it's completely delicious! Over the years, cotton candy has become an indelible part of American culture, and it can be found everywhere from county fairs to movie theaters. Find out how sweet you are on this sugary treat by taking our cotton candy quiz.
A Rule of Thumb Can Save You Tons of Time
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Let's talk about an expression you've probably heard before: "rule of thumb." This phrase is a handy way of saying, "Here's a general guideline that works in most cases."
About Face: The U.S. Currency Portrait Quiz
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Take our HowStuffWorks quiz to find out whose face graces which bill in U.S. currency, including those little-seen notes.
From Slash to Stevie: The Rock Star Name Quiz
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How did Saul Hudson become Slash? And where did the name Meat Loaf come from? Test your knowledge of musical nicknames with this rockin' quiz!
Come and Get It! A Spicy Barbecue Quiz
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Barbecue season is upon us in all its mouth-watering glory. What's your BBQ IQ? Find out with this quiz.
Were U.S. Interstates Really Designed as Runways?
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Is 1 mile out of 5 on U.S. interstates really supposed to be straight so that planes can land on them in an emergency? Find out the truth about this long-held urban legend.
Laugh Till You Scream: It's a Horror/Comedy Quiz!
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We hope this horror-comedy quiz will tickle your funny bone (without dismembering it, of course).
Where Does the Phrase 'On the Lam' Come From?
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To be "on the lam" means to be on the loose or on the run, but what does "lam" mean and where does this colorful phrase come from?
Do the Digits in My Social Security Number Represent Anything in Particular?
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Is it just a random number? Moreover, do they recycle Social Security numbers so that if someone dies, that number goes back into action?