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Can You Name the Landform From a Definition?
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From mountains to battures, hoodoos to plains, our planet is covered in landforms of all types. How well do you know them? Start taking this quiz to find out!
U.S. Adoptees May Soon Gain Access to Their Original Birth Certificates
Since the 1940s, the birth certificates of adopted children have been routinely changed to reflect the history and names of adoptive parents. States across the nation increasingly favor allowing adoptees access to the originals.
The "How Smart Are You?" Quiz
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It takes a true Jack or Jill of all trades to pass this tough general knowledge quiz that covers everything from geography to space. Are you up for the task?
Ultimate Guide to American Wines
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Are you looking for an ultimate guide to American wines? Check out this article and get the ultimate guide to American wines.
The Most Recent Extinct Animal Was Last Seen in 1995
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Today, we're delving into a sobering topic: recently extinct animals. Species extinction is accelerating, with many species disappearing due to habitat destruction, invasive species and climate change.
11 of the World's Most Expensive Stadiums
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Many of the latest-generation sports stadiums are high-tech and spectacular. But that all comes at astronomical cost that can balloon into the billions.
Can You Name the Countries for These Mostly Green Flags?
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The stars and stripes. The maple leaf. The red ensign. The gold and green. Every country has a flag and every flag has a meaning. Do you think you can ID all these countries that have green flags? Run this quiz up the flagpole, and see who salutes!
What We Learned From the Deadliest Nightclub Fire in U.S. History
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HowStuffWorks looks at the lessons, including advanced building codes and medical treatments, that endure from Boston's 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire.
Can You Guess the State from One Image?
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Calling all US geography fans out there! Think you can identify which state is featured in one image? Test your wits and find out!
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?