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What Is the Youngest Country in the World Today?
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Over the last few decades, the world has seen a wave of new nations emerging from civil war, political reform, and the breakup of larger unions.
How the Mason-Dixon Line Divided the North and the South
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The Mason-Dixon Line has ties to slavery, which often overshadows its otherwise fascinating story about one of the most significant surveying achievements in North America.
The French Resistance Took Many Forms During WWII
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After the fall of Paris in 1940, French Gen. Charles de Gaulle called for resistance to the Nazis. From military sabotage to civilian clandestine activities, the French answered and resisted mightily.
Can You Match the Country to the Conflict?
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As you struggle to keep up with the busy nature of modern life, you might hear of horrors in far-flung places like Darfur, Donbass, Kashmir or the Congo - but have you ever taken the time to find these places on the map? Take our quiz to see if you can match conflicts old and new to the correct country.
When did humans start smoking, anyway?
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When did humans start smoking? With today's technology, we know the answer. Take a look at when humans started smoking at Discovery Fit and Health.
Mongoose vs. Cobra: Who'd Win in a Grudge Match?
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The grudge match that was popularized in Rudyard Kipling's short story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" is a mystifying one, but a few specialized traits allow mongooses to add venomous snakes to their list of entrées.
Black Peter, aka Zwarte Piet, Becomes 'Soot Piet' Amid Controversy
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The story of Black Peter (Zwarte Piet) is one of the most debated traditions in Dutch society today.
7 'Facts' They Got Wrong in School About Christopher Columbus
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Did Christopher Columbus did he really prove the world was round? Did he think he had found a new continent? And how was he perceived back home?
Summer-grade Versus Winter-grade Fuel
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What's the difference between summer-grade fuel and winter-grade fuel? If summer-grade fuel is so great, why don't we use it year-round?
What does a county board of commissioners do?
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What does a county board of commissioners do? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn what a county board of commissioners does.