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Can You Complete All of the Following Country Music Lyrics?

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From a twangy guitar to a Southern drawl, here are famous country song lyrics for one and all. Do you remember the words to the following famous country music hits?

William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua

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Before being executed in 1860 for his misadventures, William Walker, known as a 'filibuster,' raised a private army and briefly installed himself as the president of Nicaragua.

Smallest Countries in the World

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Is it the country with the smallest land area? Or the fewest people? Either way, you get the same answer.

Get Inked: A Tattoo History Quiz

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Tattooing has exploded as an art form over the past 20 years, but it's an old practice with a lot of history. Can you stick and poke your way to a high score with some serious tattoo knowledge? Test your tattoo savvy with this HowStuffWorks quiz.

Can You Finish the Famous Bible Verse?

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From Genesis to the Psalms, through the gospels and Paul's epistles, the Bible is full of profound sentiments. How well do you remember them? Find out now!

Who Were the 12 Tribes of Israel and Did They Exist?

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The formation of the 12 tribes of Israel is one of the foundational narratives of the Bible. But nowadays, a new picture of the 12 tribes has emerged.

Did You Know It's 2016 in Ethiopia Right Now?

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The Ethiopian calendar is seven years behind the Gregorian calendar, and time is measured there on a 12-hour clock.

Did the Library of Alexandria Really Exist?

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We can easily picture a group of beard-and-toga geniuses hunched over scrolls inside a magnificent colonnaded hall. But what was the real Library of Alexandria like? And why do some scholars doubt its existence?

How Zen Koans Unlock the (Gateless) Gate of Enlightenment

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A koan is a riddle or puzzle that Zen Buddhists use during meditation to help them unravel greater truths. We look at some examples to see how these enigmatic sayings work.

Want to Fight for Ukraine? Here's What You Need to Know

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Ukraine is seeking foreign volunteers to join the fight against the Russians. But unless you've got military experience and elite skills, you probably should stay home.

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