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Does 1 Horse Actually Have 1 Horsepower?

About a century after cars replaced horses as a mode of everyday transportation, we're still talking about horsepower. Read more >>

What Was Jesus' Real Name?

Hint: The name for this historical figure didn't originally start with the letter "J." Read more >>

How Subway Tile Moved From the Underground to the Urban Home

This stylish, easy-to-clean tile is a staple in mainstream interior design. Read more >>

Growing Mushrooms at Home Is Easier Than You Think

Ready-made kits take the guesswork out of growing the edible fungus yourself. Read more >>

5 Smooth Things You Didn't Know About Peanut Butter

Crunchy or smooth? Here are five facts you may not know about this American staple. Read more >>

How a Place Value Chart Reveals a Digit's Position in a Number

This chart shows which part of a number corresponds to which category of values. Read more >>

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