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Which Greek Mythical Creature Are You?
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People have been telling stories about mythical creatures for thousands of years, and for many, there is a great debate as to whether they truly exist or not. Have you ever wondered which one you would be? Take this quiz to find out!
Car Engine Trivia Quiz
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Vroom, vroom! Without thousands of parts working in unison, a car's engine is worthless. But just how much do you know about these mechanical marvels? It's time to show up your local mechanic with this car engine trivia quiz!
How the La Brea Tar Pits Work
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A sculpted mammoth shows visitors to the La Brea Tar Pits what these ancient animals might have looked like, but the pits themselves have looked the same for thousands of years. How did they form, and what discoveries lie beneath the sticky surface?
Where do salad dressings get their names?
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I've enjoyed Thousand Island salad dressing for years, and I've always wondered how it got its name. For that matter, how did ranch dressing get its name? Is French dressing really from France? And what is in those dressings?
Finding the Cheapest Houses in the USA
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Finding a place to live shouldn't cost your life savings. This list of the cheapest houses in the USA highlights cities and states where you can buy a home without spending millions of dollars (or in some cases, not even hundreds of thousands of dollars).
What Would Your Hollywood Job Be?
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Hollywood isn't just filled with actors and rock stars. As a matter of fact, there are thousands of jobs available for people who don't make it in the movie business. If you lived in Hollywood, what would your job be? Answer these questions to find out.
Steppe: A Civilization-altering Biome Most People Can't Name
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Spanning thousands of miles across the heart of Asia and Eastern Europe, the steppe is one of Earth's most expansive and ecologically important biomes. These vast, flat grassy plains stretch from Hungary in the west to Mongolia and northern China in the east, forming what is known as the Eurasian Steppe.
Can You ID These WWII Planes in Under 7 Minutes?
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Aviation history was made during the Second World War when aerial combat proved itself to be critical to warfare. Tens of thousands of planes took to the skies and made history. Think you can name them all? Strap in and show us what you got!
5 Best Haunted Houses in Illinois
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Want to test your courage this Halloween? The best haunted houses in Illinois crank the fear up to 11. These aren’t just jump-scare shacks with fog machines. They’re full-blown, professionally produced nightmares that draw thousands of thrill seekers every fall.
Identify These Monuments!
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The United States is home to thousands of monuments, but can you name the country's first ever monument? Do you know what the Statue of Liberty looks like or where the Colosseum is? If you consider yourself well traveled, put your skills to the test and identify these monuments.