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How IEDs Work
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IEDs (improvised explosive devices) are simple to make, easily hidden and very destructive. Read why IEDs are the weapon of choice for some fighters.
How Jazz Works
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Jazz is often referred to as 'Americas Classical Music.' Find out where jazz music was created and learn about the culture associated with jazz.
Is it 'Jury-rigged' or 'Jerry-rigged'?
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When you're holding something together with nothing more than spit and perhaps some duct tape (duck tape?), what is the correct term, jury- or jerry-rigged?
What's Your Cooking Personality?
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Are you a Type A hostess or an improvisational cook who can throw together dinner at a moment's notice? Find out whether you're more "Barefoot Contessa" or "Iron Chef" — take this quiz!
Do You Think More Like the Marines or the Coast Guard?
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Put on your thinking cap, and lace up your boots! During this quiz, your responses will tell us if you operate more like a Marine or a Guardsman. March through the questions with military precision, and we'll analyze your potential.
Can You Identify All 50 Dramas From Just One Screenshot?
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Many of the best movies ever made fall into the drama category. Take this quiz to find out if you can identify these famous films from a single image!
Tell Us About Your Emergency Preparations and We'll Guess What State You Are From
You've learned to expect the unexpected. Are you tough like a New Yorker or adaptable like an Alaskan, though? Open up your emergency kit for us, and it will lead us to the state you're from. Will our coordinates be on the mark?
How Dyneema Works
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Dyneema is trademarked as the world's strongest fiber. Find out how this high-strength synthetic is capable of protecting an individual (or an entire vehicle) from IEDs or even shots fired from an AK47.
Costumes 101 Pictures
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Amazing costumes are the envy at sci-fi conventions and Halloween parties. Check out these pictures to learn the basics of building costumes.
Was It Footloose or Dirty Dancing?
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Perhaps the two most famous dance movies in history post-1970s, "Footloose" and "Dirty Dancing" are iconic and unforgettable. But sometimes people actually get them mixed up! In this quiz, we're going to set the record straight and test your knowledge of the differences between "Footloose" and "Dirty Dancing"!