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Hiking el Caminito del Rey, Once the World's Most Dangerous Trail
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HowStuffWorks hikes El Caminito del Rey, a very dangerous hiking path in Spain that was closed to the public for 15 years after several deaths.
Rhodium: Earth's Rarest and Most Expensive Precious Metal
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Discovered in the early 1800s from a chunk of smuggled platinum ore, rhodium is the most valuable precious metal on the planet today, used mainly for keeping car emissions in check.
How Many Working Days Are in a Year?
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Whether you are an employee or a small business owner, it can be helpful to calculate the number of working days in a year. Most people are familiar with the total number of days in a year: 365. But how many of those days are working days?
Ultimate Guide to Thomas the Tank Engine
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Thomas the Tank Engine is the best-known fictional locomotive in the world. Here we take a close look at this beloved children's character.
How LED Light Bulbs Work
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LED light bulbs have taken over the market. But what are their pros and cons?
Save-the-Date Cards: Optional or Necessary?
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Are wedding save-the-date cards optional or necessary? Find out whether you really need save-the-date cards for your wedding.
Simile Examples in Literature and Everyday Language
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Similes are like spices for writing: Used in the right proportion, they can add zest and verve to your prose. Once you're familiar with them, you'll likely notice that simile examples abound in everyday speech, writing, song lyrics and even advertising slogans.
Heaviest Person Ever: The Legacy of Jon Brower Minnoch
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Jon Brower Minnoch is the heaviest person ever in medical history, weighing up to 1,400 pounds (635 kg) at one point.
5 Halloween Myths That Will Not Die
Checking your kids' candy for poison? Locking up your black cat so it doesn't get snagged by a Satanist? You can relax after finding out the real stories behind these urban legends.
Can you ace this Bob's Burgers quiz?
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It may be a cartoon, but this ain't no kids show! "Bob's Burgers" serves up animation for adults in the style of "The Simpsons" or "Family Guy." The show focuses on a burger joint that barely stays afloat, thanks to a family who spends all their time trying to keep the business out of bankruptcy. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of this beloved series.