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Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Currency?
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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty?
How Much Do You Know About These Patriotic American Songs?
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Every country has a short list of patriotic songs that citizens know by heart. We all know (and mangle) the national anthem. But how much do you really know about America's catalog of patriotic songs?
This One Guy Is Responsible for What We Think a Pirate Sounds Like
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Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day, you scallywags! HowStuffWorks Now explains why we all sound like Robert Newton on this most historic day.
How Much Baseball Potential Do You Have?
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The national pastime requires a very specific set of skills, depending on the position. Do you have any one or more of the five tools to play ball? Take this quiz to find out!
How Zippers Work
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Better than buttons? Maybe. Less time-consuming than laces? Definitely. As far as fastening mechanisms go, the zipper is a work of art. Learn exactly what makes up a zipper and how it all fits together so perfectly.
'The Walking Dead' Creator Comments On Rick and Carl's Ages
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One of the longest-running debates among fans of The Walking Dead has to do with Carl Grimes’ age. In the comic book series, Carl is revealed to have been 7-years-old when the apocalypse began and in the TV series, he is about the same age, though maybe closer to actor Chandler Riggs’ real age of […] The post ‘The Walking Dead’ Creator Comments On Rick and Carl’s Ages appeared first on Goliath.
Which Original Star Trek Character are you?
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There are so many amazing characters to choose from in the Original Star Trek, which one are you?! Beam us up, Scottie so we can discover our Star Trek identity!
How Do Television Ratings Work?
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How do television ratings work? How do they figure out how many people are watching a show?
Blue Java: The Banana That Tastes Like Ice Cream
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Blue java bananas are remarkable in that they taste like ice cream. HowStuffWorks peels into these bananas.
Nearly 1,000 U.S. Streets Named After MLK Jr. What Are They Like?
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Researchers investigated the racial makeup and economic well-being of 22,286 census blocks in the U.S. with roadways bearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s name. Here's what they found.