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1969-1973 Imperial
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Chrysler’s Imperial was known for its fuselage theme, because the cars called up images of aircrafts. Read about 1969-1973 Imperials in this article.
1951, 1952, 1953, 1954 Chrysler Imperial
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The 1951-1954 Chrysler Imperial was meant to compete with Cadillac, Lincoln, and Packard. See pictures and a profile of the 1951-1954 Chrysler Imperial.
The History of Imperial Japan Quiz!
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Until 1868, Japan shut itself off from the rest of the world, but over the course of the next 70 years, the country went from an underdeveloped nation to an industrial and military powerhouse. Test your knowledge on Japan's growth and the people who made it possible.
1931-1933 Chrysler Imperial Eight
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The 1931-1933 Chrysler Imperial Eight cemented Chrysler's luxury-car credentials. Check out this profile, pictures, and specs for the Imperial Eight.
Can You ID These Ridiculous Things Precious to Americans?
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The imperial system? The Pledge of Allegiance? Spring Break? You're in for the trip of a lifetime (an American one, that is) as you try to identify these items and concepts from the U.S.
If We Show You a Word, Can You Tell Us If It’s the American or British Spelling?
Is it a doughnut or a donut? Do I have a moustache or a mustache? Is that piece of candy called licorice or liquorice? And is the sky grey or gray? It's time to see how well you know the difference between American and British words. Can you match these words to their rightful country?
Ridiculous History: When U.S. Farmers Went Mad for Bird Poop
The Guano Islands Act of 1856 gave the U.S. the ability to claim islands full of bird droppings. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Why do Americans Sell Soda by the Liter but Milk by the Gallon?
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Although it's said that Americans don't use the metric system, they sure love a 2-liter bottle of soda. Why is soda sold like that, but other products aren't?
Was ‘The Shining’ an apology for faking the moon landing?
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Did Stanley Kubrick fake the moon landing then make 'The Shining' to atone for his folly? Read on to see if this spaced-out theory holds weight.
What Countries Use the Imperial System?
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Most of the world uses the metric system for everyday measurements, but only three countries in the world use the imperial system as their official system of measurement.