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How State Governors Work
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State governors have a lot of power and responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about state governors.
How Narco States Work
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Narco states are places where illegal drugs are openly traded with governmental approval. Learn all about narco states.
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
Can You Identify the State Abbreviation From a State's Outline?
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When it comes to geography, they say the average American can't locate Afghanistan on a map, but how about Iowa? Take a look at these 50 state outlines and see if you can identify the correct abbreviation.
How the Secretary of State Works
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The secretary of state has a lot of important responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the secretary of state.
Asian History Quiz
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Asia is a massive continent with countless cultures and histories going back thousands of years. Put your Asian history knowledge to the test with this quiz!
The State Map Outline Quiz
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They might vary in size and dimensions, but in the end, every state has a shape. Do you know how the states have shaped up over the years? Here's your chance to find out!
How Revisionist History Works
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Revisionist history can range from simply correcting a date to reconsidering the causes of a war. Learn why revisionist history is controversial.
What's Your World History IQ?
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The history of the world is full drama, romance, heroes and villains, but how well do you know it? Put your knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
6 Largest Empires in History
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You've probably heard of the Russian, the Mongol, the Roman, the British and a few other empires. Until pretty recently, they were all over the place (literally). So, what were the largest empires in history?