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How North Korea Works
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Often described as 'The Hermit Kingdom,' North Korea is a source of mystery for those living in the West. Learn about North Korea at HowStuffWorks.
Is North Korea Equipped to Attack the United States?
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The Kim Jong Un regime continues to demonstrate its desire to threaten the U.S. and its allies with nuclear-armed ICBMs. But can any of these missiles actually reach the U.S. mainland?
The Largest Stadium in the World and 9 Massive Contenders
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Professional and college athletics is a massive market that brings in hundreds of billions of dollars each year, but a large part of those proceeds come from the venue. People come from all around to gather in a stadium, arena or similar venue to cheer on their team and bask in the energy of live sports (and sometimes even massive concerts).
Should We Be Jittery About Train Travel?
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Train crashes are in the news lately, but are our fears justified?
Can You Guess the Distance Between These Two Cities?
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Can you squeeze in a trip to both Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in Anaheim in a single day? The reality of getting from one city to another looms larger in real life than it does when staring at a map. Take our quiz to guess how far apart these pairs of cities lie from one another!
How Much Do You Know About Trains?
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Trains are one of the most common forms of transportation in the world, with millions of people riding them each year. Do you actually know anything about them, though? Find out with this quiz!
Why the Korean War Still Matters
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The Korean War technically ended, but is still not over. HowStuffWorks looks at the war and why it's still important today.
Can You Name the Countries Along the Silk Road?
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East met West along the Silk Road, connecting nearly all of Asia, Persia, the Arabian Peninsula, Africa and Europe. From Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan, how many countries can you name? Grab your globe and take the quiz!
22 of the Worst Prisons in the World
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These prisons house some of the world's most notorious criminals. But battles rage behind their walls, oftentimes leaving inmates susceptible to torture, disease and even death. These are some of the worst prisons on the planet.
10 Construction Projects That Broke the Bank
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Whether we're trying to save a sinking city or dig a massive tunnel, our appetite for construction knows no bounds. But if designers had known the actual cost of these 10 projects, they might have gone back to the drawing board.