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Meet Tai Shan Baby Panda The National Zoo
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Mei Xiang and Tian Tian's cub, Tai Shan, was born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, July 9, 2005, at 3:41 a.m. He entered the world blind, pink and nearly hairless. Next to his 250-pound mother, the quarter-pound cub - about the size of a stick of butter - was a peculiar sight.
Can You Name the State If We Give You Two of Its Professional Sports Teams?
There are three times as many pro sports teams in North America than there are states, but some states don't even have a pro sports team, and other states have close to 20! Some places — like Washington, D.C. — aren't even states but have pro sports teams. We'll give you two teams and you give us the state. Think you can do it?
The Very Short, Symbolic Life of the Cherry Blossom
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The pink and white blooms of the cherry blossom tree often herald the arrival of spring. But in Japan, the cherry blossom is also a well-loved symbol of fleeting beauty, nostalgia and loss.
How the U.S. Capitol's Design Was Chosen By Public Competition
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The U.S. Capitol is one of the most impressive buildings in the world. And how its design was chosen is quite a story. HowStuffWorks explains.
What jobs have the best and worst pay?
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What are the best- and worst-paying jobs, and how can you make more money? Test your knowledge with the Ultimate Best- and Worst-paying Jobs quiz.
How the National Symphony Orchestra Works
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The National Symphony Orchestra is extremely well-respected. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the National Symphony Orchestra.
Do children and teenagers have constitutional rights?
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Life isn't easy being a kid and it sure doesn't get any better as a teenager. Having no rights with your parents rules are one thing, but do children and teenagers have constitutional rights? Find out in this article.
How Michelin Became Synonymous With the World's Best Restaurants
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Michelin's dining guides rate the best restaurants in 30 countries across the globe. HowStuffWorks looks at how a tire company started rating chefs.
How Former Slave Elizabeth Keckly Shaped 19th-Century Fashion
The podcast Dressed tells the story of Elizabeth Keckly, early American dress designer, former slave and friend of Mary Todd Lincoln.
Do You Know if These Landmarks Are in the North or the South?
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Before Americans decided to manifest their destiny and expand west, the entire country was divided between the North and the South. Can you look at these landmarks and tell us whether they're in the North or the South?