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How Twinkies Work
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Twinkies are an icon of junk-food snacks and guilty pleasures. Learn about Twinkies and find out if a Twinkie can really sit on the shelf for 30 years.
How the U.S. Coast Guard Works
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Unique among the U.S. armed forces, the Coast Guard is perpetually on active duty, entrusted with lots responsibilities and chronically underfunded. Learn about the U.S. Coast Guard.
10 Most Dangerous Places for Shark Attacks
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Dangerous places for shark attacks dot the globe, but some spots rate higher than others. See where the most dangerous places for shark attacks are.
Why Is the Thwaites Glacier Called the 'Doomsday Glacier'?
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Scientists are concerned that the Thwaites Glacier is melting at a rapid pace, though some don't love the name "Doomsday Glacier." What does the rapid melt of this huge glacier mean for the future of our planet?
1969 Mercury Marauder
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The 1969 Mercury Marauder was an anachronism -- Mercury's last entry into the declining performance market. Read more about the 1969 Mercury Marauder.
How Deep Is the Deepest Lake in the World?
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You could stack the Eiffel Tower, the Washington Monument and the Statue of Liberty in Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the U.S. But, do you know what the deepest lake in the world is?
How Lincoln Cars Work
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The first Lincoln Model K offered the distinctive style and luxury that would become Lincoln’s hallmark. Learn more about Lincoln’s origins and cars.
1957-1959 Ford Styling
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The 1957-1959 Ford styling revolution brought such cars as the Mystere show car and the Skyliner. See pictures and learn all about 1957-1959 Ford styling.
1959-1960 Chevrolet El Camino
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The 1959-1960 Chevrolet El Camino combined passenger-car looks and ride with a truck-like cargo bed. Learn more about this pioneering sedan pickup.
1966-1970 Buick Riviera
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The 1966 Buick Riviera was originally slated to test then-new front-wheel drive. Learn why the 1966 Buick Riviera excelled with rear-wheel power.