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10 Fastest Cars in the World
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Is your favorite exotic car fast enough to make our 10 Fastest Cars in the World list? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
From Dollars to Dinars: The World Currency Quiz
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You might be pretty good with dollars and cents, but what about francs and won, yen and quetzal, or dirhams and pesos? This quiz will test your knowledge of currencies used around the world.
Meet the Tallest Woman in the World, Rumeysa Gelgi
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Before she was the tallest woman in the world, she was the world's tallest teenager. In 2021, Guinness World Records named Rumeysa Gelgi, who is 7 ft and 0.7 in (215.16 cm) in height, the tallest woman living.
10 Expressions That Came From the Ancient World
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Some sayings and phrases come and go, but some have been around since the ancient world. Learn more about ancient expressions at HowStuffWorks.
What's the world's smallest gun?
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The world's smallest gun isn't just the smallest gun in the world: It's a debate topic among law agencies and collectors. Read about the world's smallest gun.
Can You Match the World Landmark to the Religion?
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You've probably seen pictures of the most famous landmarks in the world hundreds of times, but have you ever wondered what religion some of them represent? From Stonehenge to the Sistine Chapel, try to match the famous landmark to the religion.
Can You Name All 50 of These Firearms that Shaped the World?
Since the development of gunpowder, the history of the world can be traced through the history of the gun. The development of the modern firearm - perhaps more than any other invention - has shaped the world as we now know it. While there have been literally thousands of different firearms designed in the past three centuries, which ones are the greatest?
Can I power my car with AA batteries?
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Can you really power a car with AA batteries? Read the story of one team's effort to beat a world record in a vehicle powered by AA batteries.
The Biggest Fish Ever Caught (By IGFA Standards)
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Not every fisherman wants the glory. Some have caught immense fish and released them without laying claim to a world record. But for those who want the world to know they caught a big fish, the International Game Fish Association keeps a record of such accomplishments.
Can You Match These European Castles to Their Country?
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See how the other half lives (lived?) in this captivating castle quiz! With nods to Disney, Dracula and demons, these structures are otherworldly. Can you place where they belong in Europe? Raise the drawbridge, and get ready for battle!