What's the Difference Between an Avenue, a Road and a Boulevard?

Plus, we get to the bottom of those squiggles of tar on the road and the numbers on interstate signs.

Happy Thursday It's hard to sum up something as big as a state in just a few words, but that doesn't stop people from trying! Do you know what it means to be from the 'Show-Me' state? Or what it means to be a to be a Sooner? Find out how vast your state nickname knowledge is with this quiz. P.S. We're trying something new today and built our first crossword puzzle. Give it a try and let us know what you think! Why Aren't Modern Suburbs Built on a Walkable Grid? By Adina Solomon You might be surprised to learn that the twists and turns of streets in the suburbs date all the way to the Industrial Revolution. But how did they come to be? Read more >> What Are Those Squiggles of Tar on the Road? Those irregular black tar drizzles that seem to scar the surfaces of roads aren't the result of haphazard work by a paving crew. Read more >> Getting It Right When You Drive on the 'Wrong' Side of the Road The first few days of driving on the 'wrong' side of the road can be a real horror show. We can help. Read more >> What's the Difference Between an Avenue, a Road and a Boulevard?   Ever wonder why the road you live on may be called an avenue or a boulevard instead of a plain old street? It wasn't the whim of you neighborhood's developer. Read more >> Were U.S. Interstates Really Designed as Runways? How much truth is there to this urban legend? Read more >> That Black Stuff on the Road? Technically Not Asphalt If you think asphalt is what hot tar roads are made of, you'd be 95 percent wrong. Read more >> What's the Secret Behind the Numbers on the Interstate Signs?   Why is one road named I-5 while another is I-480? We take a closer look at the digits on those red, white and blue shield-shaped signs. Read more >> Crossword of the Day! If you love crosswords we'd love to hear from you. Just reply to this email and write "keep them coming!" and we'll know what you mean. Have fun, young!   Play Crossword Riddle of the Day! What is always in front of you but can't be seen?   Check Your Answer Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list