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Do you know where in the world you can find these famous statues?

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Of the thousands of remarkable statues around the world, you may know where to find the Statue of Liberty, and maybe the Sphinx. But what about all the others? From The Thinker and Venus de Milo to the Olmec Colossal Heads and Moai, see if you can match the famous statue to where in the world you'd find it.

Chairman Mao Zedong Used Death and Destruction to Create a New China

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Chairman Mao is one of history's worst despots, having murdered millions of Chinese during his communist reign. So why is he also still revered by many in that country?

Can You Name All of These World Heritage Sites?

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We only have one Earth, and the easiest way you can show your appreciation for it is by recognizing its brilliance. Some of the world's most endangered animals, oldest cities and rarest land formations are protected in World Heritage Sites around the globe. Put your skills to the test and see if you can recognize them all.

12 Far-out Charismatic Leaders (and the Trouble They Caused)

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Throughout history, charismatic leaders have emerged and changed the world - for better and for worse.

Ignaz Semmelweis Was Ridiculed for Advocating Hand-washing for Doctors

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While Semmelweis wasn't the first doctor to advocate for hand-washing, he was the most vocal proponent at the time. And doctors didn't believe it.

10 Treasures We'll Lose as Sea Levels Rise

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HowStuffWorks looks at 10 of the most notable spots in danger of rising sea levels due to climate change.

Europe After World War I: November 1918-August 1931

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World War I, also known as the Great War, left Germany and other countries humiliated and angry. Learn about events that led to World War II.

The Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe

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Edgar Allan Poe was the master of the macabre, but the story of his life and mysterious death is as fascinating as his most suspenseful work of fiction.

How the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Works

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The California Air Resources Board regulates air quality in the state of California. Find out more about the California Air Resources Board in this article.

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