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How Do the 5 U.S. Territories Differ From the 50 States?

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The United States still has five permanently populated territories. The 3.5 million residents are denied many of the same rights as mainland U.S. citizens. They want this to change.

Why Is Super Tuesday So Super?

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Super Tuesday is the day early in a U.S. presidential primary season when a large number of states hold primaries. It's also the first day when a huge number of delegates are up for grabs.

Countries That Start With 'W' and How They Got Their Names

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Ever wondered how many countries start with "W"? Well, spoiler alert: You won't need many fingers to count them.

Why Is a Town in Brazil Celebrating the U.S. Confederacy?

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The podcast Part-Time Genius asks which places exemplify American cultures outside the U.S. - and how America acquired its overseas territories.

How Many States Are in the U.S.A.?

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The U.S. comprises states, territories and commonwealths. So how many states are in the U.S.A.?

9 Deep-diving Facts About the Lands of Oceania

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Fourteen countries and 39 million square miles make up Oceania in the South Pacific. And bungee jumping was invented there, too.

How Many Countries Are There in the World?

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It's a big old world and the number of countries it contains changes all the time. So, do you know how many there are? It's not an easy question.

Why Does the U.S. House of Representatives Have Only 435 Seats?

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That's about one House member for every 761,169 people, which is far less representative than when the nation was founded. How can that be changed?

Can You Identify These Countries of Oceania From Just a Map Outline?

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They're beautiful, remote and often not as famous as they deserve! How well would you recognize these gorgeous island nations just based on their silhouettes? It's the ultimate Oceania challenge!

Are You Smarter Than the Average Person?

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There's some things that are common knowledge, and other things that go way over the average person's head. See if you are smarter than your average Joe with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

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