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Post-war Railroads
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Post-war railroads chronicles the height of American railroad transportation. Learn about railroads and post-war railroads.
Modern Decline of Railroads
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The decline of railroads came about during the 1960s and 1970s as the automobile dominated transportation. Read about the decline of railroads.
5 Mind-blowing Backyard Playsets
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These backyard playsets are something you would likely see in a kid's museum or theme park. Come see five awesome backyard playsets at HowStuffWorks.
7 Finger-lickin' Legends About Colonel Sanders and KFC
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Was Sanders a real colonel? Does KFC use real chicken or something else? Find out as we bust some myths about KFC and its founder.
Can You Pass US Geography?
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Global positioning systems have nothing on you! This U.S. geography quiz is made for folks like you who dare to click through to take a test about America's new and oldest territories. Conquer this terrain test like the early American settlers carved out maps in their sleep. Scroll on!
Which Interstate Highways Run Between These States?
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Traveling from Texas to Florida for a family trip to Disney World? Need to head home to Maine from your NYC condo to visit family? You could suck it up and deal with the hassles of flying, or hop in your car and make the trip via the Interstate Highway System, the largest such highway network in the world. Take our quiz to see how much you know about this coast-to-coast travel network.
8 Famous Parks Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Plus a Tiny One You May Not Know About
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The designer of New York's Central Park believed that public parks were 'democratic spaces' belonging to all citizens, and aren't we glad he did?
How Well Do You Remember "Roseanne?"
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"Roseanne" was a gritty family show from the perspective of a middle-class Chicago family. The writers addressed real-life issues hitting the '80s as Roseanne and Dan struggled to keep the family, and their relationship, above water. Take a trip back to the '80s to see how much you really remember about "Roseanne."
What's a polymer?
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Polymers are the basic components in so many of the products we use each day. Learn how more about how polymers work.
Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Difficult American Geography Quiz?
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You won't only need to know the longest river in America, but you might need to know exactly how many U.S. states it touches. Yes! This American geography test is that deep. Now is your time to prove you are up to the challenge!