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How Ben Franklin Helped Ignite the Jersey Devil Hysteria
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Founding father Benjamin Franklin is partially to blame for the legend of the Jersey Devil. Here's the strange story of this folklore beast.
New Jersey Lingo Quiz
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Are you a shoobie, a benny or a true New Jersey lover? Do you know how to speak like you're a part of the Northeast? Discover and test what you know about NJ's slang and see how you'd fit in on the Shore!
What Is the Oldest City in America? A Look at the Top 11
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Embarking on a journey through the United States' historical landscape to learn about the oldest city in America uncovers a rich mosaic of stories that trace back to a time before even the British arrived and settled on the land.
Biggest Cities in the U.S. (And the Biggest in Each State)
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The United States Census Bureau tracks the population of all incorporated places in the United States. Incorporated places include cities, towns, villages, boroughs and municipalities. The government census can identify trends in the growth rate of populations and help communities plan for the future, which is especially important in the biggest cities in U.S. states.
10 Dirtiest Cities in the U.S. (L.A. Shockingly Isn't One of Them)
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Living in a city offers a lot of excitement and opportunity on a daily basis, but it also comes with some downsides like pollution, trash and health risks. So, which cities have it worst? LawnStarter did a deep dive on this very topic to uncover the dirtiest cities in the U.S.
What Is the Largest City in the World by Population?
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Of the 8 billion people now inhabiting this planet, almost 60 percent live in urban environments in some pretty densely packed cities. Here are the top 10 megacities in the world.
Can You Guess Which of These Two American Cities Is Furthest North?
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From Florida to Maine or California to Alaska, the United States is a vast country with plenty of interesting cities to explore. But do you know which cities are located north or south of others? Take a trip through this quiz to find out!
If We Give You the NFL City, Can You Tell Us the Team That Belongs There?
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From Seattle to Tampa and Los Angeles to New York, join us on a nationwide tour of NFL franchises - in quiz form! Can you figure out where the Rams belong? The better question might be - can they? Grab your ticket and let's get started!
Are UFOs Real? Close Encounters of the First, Second and Third Kinds
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UFO siting classification Classification has six categories: nocturnal lights, daylight discs, radar/visual cases, and close encounters. Read more about UFO classification.
9 Little-known Nuggets About Honest Abe
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President Abraham Lincoln was known for ending the Civil War and slavery, and his famous Gettysburg speech. Here are some lesser-known facts about him.