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The Southern Accent Is Dying, Y'all
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Why do Southerners start losing their accents when a lot of Northerners move in? Learn about the decline of the Southern accent at HowStuffWorks Now.
How Krispy Kremes Work
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If you've ever tasted a Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut, you know there's something special to these melt-in-your-mouth treats. How do they make a doughnut that's crispy outside yet soft inside? Find out.
How Ice Rinks Work
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The things people do on ice rinks are so spectacular, we sometimes forget how remarkable ice rinks themselves are. Maintaining a proper ice rink is a real feat of engineering. Get a behind the scenes look at this very cool technology.
How Karate Works
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Karate is an incredible art form, built on the concept of merging body and mind into a defensive weapon. See how karatekas use this merger to break wood and cinder blocks with their hands and feet.
Translate These Common Southern Phrases and We'll Guess Which Southern City You'll Visit Next
Which southern city will you visit next? Skedaddle your way through these southern words and phrases, and get as fired up as a wet setting hen. The way you translate these common phrases will chart your course!
How State Dinners Work
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Come with us and tour the Executive Mansion of the Governor of North Carolina. We will explore the behind-the-scenes preparations for an executive state dinner.
Can You Guess Which of These Two American Cities Is Furthest North?
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From Florida to Maine or California to Alaska, the United States is a vast country with plenty of interesting cities to explore. But do you know which cities are located north or south of others? Take a trip through this quiz to find out!
U.S. State Capitals, Listed Oldest to Newest
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State capitals provide a centralized location for the state's administrative, legislative and sometimes judicial branches. This facilitates efficient governance by bringing together key decision-makers, lawmakers and administrative staff in one place, streamlining communication, coordination and policy implementation.
Can You Guess the State If We Give You a Major Highway and the Capital?
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The USA is defined by its geography, which dictates much of its industries and lifestyles. These factors combine to give each state its history and identity. If we gave you the name of a road that leads to it and its capital, can you name the state? Let's find out.
10 Historical Misconceptions
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Some untrue historical events have been passed down for so many years that they have become truths. See our list of 10 historical misconceptions.