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How Willie Mays Became the Catalyst for "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

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Generations have grown up watching 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.' But what does baseball legend Willie Mays have to do with this beloved animated special?

Was Gary Francis Poste the Zodiac Killer? We Can't Be Sure

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Gary Francis Poste made headlines after his death as the suspected Zodiac Killer. But is there enough evidence to finally close this case?

The Steepest Road in the World, Plus 9 Rival Inclines

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The Guinness World Records has an award for the steepest road in the world, and Baldwin Street of New Zealand is the current title holder.

15 Largest Cities in California, Ranked by Population

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California, the Golden State, is synonymous with stunning beaches, innovative tech hubs and Hollywood glamour. As the most populous state in the U.S., California is home to some of the nation's largest and most influential cities.

Rube Goldberg: The Man Behind the Ingenious Contraptions

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Rube Goldberg, an American cartoonist, became famous for illustrating whimsical, overly complex machines designed to perform simple tasks, now known as Rube Goldberg machines.

What makes people happier -- objects or experiences?

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What makes people happier? A new car or an exciting or touching experience? Is it the gifts or the memories? See research on what makes people happier.

Here's Longest Bridge in the U.S., Plus 7 Runners-Up

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Bridges are some of the most awesome and breathtaking constructions, both from a visual standpoint and from an engineering standpoint. They provide such a stark contrast with nature suspended over huge bodies of water and almost appearing to defy gravity.

Chez Panisse Hits Rare Restaurant Milestone: 50 Years in the Biz

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The café Alice Waters opened in Berkeley, California, in 1971 launched California cuisine and the farm-to-table movement. Fifty years later Chez Panisse is still one of America's most influential restaurants.

What is soft-story seismic retrofitting?

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A soft-story building has a first floor that's more flexible than the ones above -- think apartments over a department store that's mostly open space. How does soft-story retrofitting keep such buildings from collapsing in a quake?

Can You Name These Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Movies?

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Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, is proof that wrestling icons can be showmen on film just as much as they are in the ring. Dwayne is a blockbuster actor in Hollywood, with a massive following. But, like many actors, he started in smaller roles. Take this quiz to see how many of these Dwayne Johnson films you can name from just a screenshot.

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