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Conquistadors, Gold and Charlemagne: How California Got Its Name

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Surfboards, huarache sandals and endless sunshine? Yes. But throw in some Conquistadors, a Spanish novel, Black Amazons and, of course, Charlemagne and - voilà - the name "California" is born.

The Man Behind the Legend Who Is Sitting Bull

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Sitting Bull is one of the most famous Native Americans in history. And he's way more than just the Lakota warrior he's known for.

Do You Know the Nicknames of All 50 US States?

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Ever traveled to the Peace Garden State? Know where to find the Old Line State? Put on your U.S. traveling pants as you navigate from the Evergreen State to the Sunshine State in this state nickname quiz!

Beer Ads and Wild West Shows Hyped the Myth of Custer's Heroic 'Last Stand'

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Beer ads and wild west shows transformed 'Custer's Last Stand' into a mythical story of 'good' versus 'evil.'

Colorado’s Most Haunted Places: Where Spirits Still Linger

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Discover the most haunted places in Colorado, from ghostly hotels to eerie abandoned towns. Explore chilling paranormal stories and spine-tingling encounters!

10 Boom Towns that Went Bust

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Some towns boom but eventually bust economically. Learn about 10 boom towns that went bust at HowStuffWorks.

15 Largest College Football Stadiums in the United States

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This country might've been founded on baseball, but there's no question that football is America's game. From humble beginnings of Ivy League teams in leather helmets while they marched through the mud, to modern-day arenas where hundreds of thousands of fans shake the largest modern stadiums, U.S. universities have cheered on their schools to fight for glory and win the day.

15 Must-see Mountain Ranges in the U.S.

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From the Arctic Circle to the warm climes of the southern border, the mountain ranges in the U.S. offer some of the most stunning, geologically diverse landscapes in North America.

10 Unique Careers You Won't Believe Exist

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'So, what do you do?' 'I'm a tampon tester.' How's that for cocktail conversation? Let HowStuffWorks help you find your new, unique career.

10 Classic Hollywood Cliches Still Used Today

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Ever notice how certain movie tropes pop up repeatedly? Here are 10 classic Hollywood clichés still used today from HowStuffWorks.

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