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New Jersey Lingo Quiz

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Are you a shoobie, a benny or a true New Jersey lover? Do you know how to speak like you're a part of the Northeast? Discover and test what you know about NJ's slang and see how you'd fit in on the Shore!

Why Can't You Pump Your Own Gas in New Jersey?

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The Garden State of New Jersey is the only state in the U.S. where it's illegal to pump your own gas. What gives?

The Virginia Plan vs. the New Jersey Plan: A Constitutional Grudge Match

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When the Articles of Confederation failed, the Constitutional Convention of 1787 became a contest between large states and small states for equal representation.

How Ben Franklin Helped Ignite the Jersey Devil Hysteria

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Founding father Benjamin Franklin is partially to blame for the legend of the Jersey Devil. Here's the strange story of this folklore beast.

Why Buy a Sports Jersey When You Can Rent One?

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HowStuffWorks checks out a new company that works like Rent the Runway but for football jerseys.

The Voracious Spotted Lanternfly Is Invading the Eastern U.S.

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The invasive spotted lanternfly is spreading across the Eastern U.S. Here's what you need to know about this voracious pest.

Can You Identify These Sports Legends If We Remove the Number From Their Jersey?

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The numbers 23 and 99 are synonymous with two of the greatest athletes the world has ever seen. We, as die-hard fans, associate numbers with our favorite athletes. How many sports legends can you identify if we remove their jersey number?

Charlie Watts, Legendary Rolling Stones Drummer, Dies at 80

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The Rolling Stones drummer infused one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands with a ton of rock and a lot of jazz. His death today leaves a huge hole in rock music.

35 Things Only True New Yorkers Know

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New Yorkers know a thing or two - if you're not a New Yorker, then you just don't get it. In this quiz, we'll see whether you're a real Manhattanite or just some guy from New Jersey.

How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?

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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?

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