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What Is a Group of Flamingos Called? Not a Flock, Another 'F' Word

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Ever spot a bunch of tall pink birds gathered by the water and wondered, "What is a group of flamingos called?" The answer is as colorful as the birds themselves: a flamboyance.

Were the American colonists drugged during the Salem witchcraft trial?

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The Salem witchcraft trials were some of the darkest events in all of American history. Learn about the Salem witchcraft trials.

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!

Pawpaws: The Forgotten Fruit That Could Use a Little Love

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You probably won't find a pawpaw in your grocery store or local farmers' market, so what's the deal with this most elusive of fruits?

10 Weird Birds That Could Pass for Pixar Characters

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The avian world is full of wonder, but some species stand out as truly unusual. From strange seabirds to flightless creatures that look like dinosaurs, these are the weird birds that have us doing double-takes.

Leopard Seals Are Apex Predators of the Antarctic

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Leopard seals are the second largest species of seal in the Antarctic after the southern elephant seal. They're fast, powerful and eat basically anything that moves.

Revolutionary War Pictures

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These Revolutionary War pictures show battles and heroes of the American Revolution. See pictures of the Revolutionary War.

How Colombian Traditions Work

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Many Colombian traditions go back for hundreds of years. Find out about Colombian traditions at HowStuffWorks.

How Well Do You Know the World's Countries?

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The average person's geography skills are notoriously poor, especially when looking beyond one's own region. Test your knowledge of countries on four major continents with our quiz!

What If There Were No Stars?

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Assuming we got to keep the sun, how bad would be for travelers to not have these little guiding lights? And what else might have changed in history without stars?

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