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The Ultimate San Francisco Quiz

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Among the many great vacation spots on the West Coast of the United States is the lovely city of San Francisco. Surrounded by water, and built on a series of hills, San Francisco enjoys unique weather and breathtaking vistas. Add to that world-class restaurants, museums, the country's only mobile landmark, and even a famous prison, and you have a city like no other. Take our quiz to learn more about the beautiful city of San Francisco.

Ridiculous History: 150 Years Ago, Men Killed for the Eggs of These Birds

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What is the San Francisco Egg War? Learn more about the history of the Egg War in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

The San Andreas Fault: Is the Big One Coming?

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The San Andreas is one of the most famous and closely watched fault lines in the world because of the fear that it is overdue for the next big quake.

How was the Bay Bridge built?

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The Bay Bridge is a wonder of structural engineering. Find out how multiple architectural styles were incorporated into the bridge that unites Oakland with San Francisco.

Poisonous Death Cap Mushroom Spreads Over North America

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Amanita phalloides is non-native to the North American continent, introduced to California from Europe, and rapidly spreading.

12 of the Most Destructive Earthquakes

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Earthquakes and their resulting aftershocks can be devastatingly destructive. Earthquakes are caused when a fault in the Earth's crust slips, which releases energy waves in the ground. Find a list of 12 of the most destructive earthquakes in history.

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?

Like Airbnb But for Work: Rent Your Home as Office Space

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HowStuffWorks Now looks at a new twist in the sharing economy: renting your home for office space.

The Closest Thing to a Real Hoverboard: Electric Skateboards Get Legal, Hacked

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Electric skateboard are finally made legal in California, but we've now learned they can be hacked. Find out the repercussions at HowStuffWorks Now.

Can California Save Today's Rain for Future Droughts?

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California has experienced unprecedented rain lately, but the state is still in a drought. So why can't the rain falling now be saved for later?

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