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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.
How Many Countries Are There in the World?
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It's a big old world and the number of countries it contains changes all the time. So, do you know how many there are? It's not an easy question.
How Vampires Work
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The vampire legend has been evolving for centuries. The most common image of the vampire was born in Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula" in 1897, but the stories go back further than that. Learn all about the undead.
Did You Know There Are 23 Countries in North America?
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North America is the world's third largest continent by land area, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and South America and the Caribbean Sea to the south. This incredible size means there are quite a few countries in North America.
How Trains Work
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We humans are mobile. Long before flight, FusionMan or even your average automobile arrived on the scene, trains were transporting us all over civilization. How did we get from horse-drawn carts to high-speed trains?
What's Your Australia IQ?
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If your knowledge of Australia is limited to what you learned from "Crocodile Dundee" and a few hazy images of boxing kangaroos, it's time to take a closer look. Check out this quiz to see what you really know about the land Down Under.
How Stutz Cars Work
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Early Stutz cars relied heavily on their racing image, but eventually evolved into highly sought-after consumer cars. Find out how.
Lava Tubes on Earth Could Prepare Us for Life on the Moon and Mars
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By studying these geological formations here on Earth, we may be able to learn how to live on other planets.
1965 DKW Hummel 155
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The 1965 DKW Hummel 155 motorcycle featured styling unlike any bike of its day. See what made it so unique in this article.
What Is the Strongest Currency in the World?
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If you found a bag full of cash, which currency would you prefer it to be? The quick answer might not be the best one; while a suitcase full of U.S. dollars would mean you could start spending immediately (provided you were in the U.S., or in a country that accepted the U.S. dollar as an official currency), there are actually more valuable currencies out there.