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What is a tank engine, as in Thomas the Tank Engine?
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Thomas the Tank Engine is a merchandising phenomenon that includes small wooden train sets, video tapes, books, clothing, an official Web site and tons of fan sites. But wait, what exactly is a "tank engine" anyway?
Who Invented the Light Bulb? It Wasn't Just Edison
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The light bulb literally brightened the whole world and Thomas Edison generally gets the credit for inventing it. But did he?
Thomas Edison vs. Nikola Tesla Quiz
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Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla both had amazing inventions. Find out more about this controversial duo with our HowStuffWorks quiz.
Did a U.S. president rewrite the Bible?
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The Jefferson bible gives a glimpse into the mind of an enigmatic president's religious views. Read how the Jefferson bible was created and where it is now.
20 Notable People Who Dropped Out of School
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These 20 people, including Thomas Edison, Princess Diana and Benjamin Franklin, achieved notable success in life, even after dropping out of school.
Arrested Development Rapper Speech Helps Rehab Prisoners Through Music
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HowStuffWorks looks at a new documentary which follows rapper Speech Thomas of Arrested Development as he works with prison inmates to change lives.
Hear the Highest Note Ever Sung at the Metropolitan Opera
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Soprano Audrey Luna sings the highest note ever achieved at the Met Opera in Thomas Adès’ “The Exterminating Angel.” Listen in with HowStuffWorks.
How Well Do You Know the 12 Disciples?
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Peter, Bartholomew, Judas and Thomas are just a few of the many disciples. Think you know all about these legendary followers of Christ? Take the quiz to find out!
How did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy?
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Who made it possible to light up your home at night? Thomas Edison, right? Yes, but without the work of Nikola Tesla, we would be living in a different world.
We Talk With the Man Who Lived Like a Goat
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Ever looked at a goat and thought, man, that goat has it easy? British designer Thomas Thwaites gave goat life a try. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.