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Find out whether your state is louder—or quieter—than most of the country.
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The small metal latch has been a familiar part of gas pump nozzles for decades, but why is it there?
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The safety of your car could depend on your location. See the list of the highest and lowest car theft rates by state.
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These six top the list for most common cars stolen across the country.
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Escalator side brushes are one of those everyday details most people don’t think twice about. But they play a specific role in how escalators are designed and used safely.
Paul Anthony Jones|
The selection of these colors is deeper than you think.
Logan DeLoye|
What really happened the night John F. Kennedy Jr.’s plane went down? A closer look at the timeline, investigation, and key factors behind the crash that killed him and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
Nitya Rao|
From unusually low landings to mountain-top airstrips that drop off cliffs, pilots approach these dangerous runways with extreme caution.
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