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Why Does Nova Scotia Have a Latin Name?

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The Canadian province's name means 'New Scotland,' so why isn't it in English? Learn more about the naming of Nova Scotia on HowStuffWorks.

Why Are Today's Lottery Jackpots So Ginormous?

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A lone winner in South Carolina picked the magic Mega Millions numbers to win the $1.537 billion jackpot on October 23, 2018.

25 of the World's Longest-reigning Monarchs

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From Athelstan, who held off the Viking invaders of Britain, to Sobhuza, the longest-serving king of Eswatni (formerly Swaziland), here are 25 of the world's longest-serving monarchs.

Why Did England and Spain Fight Over an Ear?

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Jenkins' ear -- the severed ear of Capt. Robert Jenkins -- inspired a war. Learn how Robert Jenkins' ear led to a clash of monarchies in the 18th century.

Can You Identify All of These Patterns?

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Checkered shirt? How about gingham, houndstooth, tartan or Madras? Anyone with even a hint of fashion sense knows that there are more styles of checkered patterns than there are clothes in an average closet. Think you can ID the most popular patterns, checkered or otherwise? Take this quiz to find out!

From Caesar to Brexit: The English History Quiz

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English history goes back just a lot bit further than that of the United States. How much do you know about the past of jolly old England? How far back does your knowledge of English history go? Take this quiz to find out!

¡Contesta estas preguntas de trivia sobre "Harry Potter" y te diremos que calificación T.I.M.O. sacaste!

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Han pasados más de 10 años desde el final de las novelas de J.K Rowling, "Harry Potter". Desde su primer viaje en el expreso a Hogwarts hasta a acompañar a sus hijos al mismo tren, ¿qué tan bien puedes contestar esta trivia de "Harry Potter"? ¡Averígualo con este quiz!

Could I install a hidden passageway in my home?

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A hidden passageway isn't just for Scooby-Doo or Harry Potter. Learn why the hidden passageway is on the rise and why homeowners want one.

The 'Frasier' Quiz

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"Hey baby, I hear the blues a-callin', tossed salad and scrambled eggs." Who can forget the classic theme song to one of the funniest sitcoms on TV? Take this quiz to see what else you remember about Frasier, Niles, Daphne and Roz.

How Many of these British Royals Can You Identify from an Image?

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The history of the British royals is a long one. Do you think you know it well enough to identify them from a picture? Most people can't, but can you?

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