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Are These Country Facts True or False?
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Countries are full of citizens, and citizens are full of pride, and pride is full of a lot of legend and myth. There is no shortage of information about any country on Earth, but separating the fact from the fiction is another story. Can you guess whether these country facts are true or false?
Isis: Goddess of Funeral Rites and Healing in Ancient Egypt
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Isis, goddess of healing and funeral rites, was one of the most important Egyptian deities and arguably one of the most prominent female deities in the ancient world.
The Largest Flying Bird Varies by Wingspan, Height and Weight
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Flightless species of birds (such as ostriches, which are the largest living birds) tend to outsize any of the largest birds in the sky. Bigger sizes, while a liability in the air, can keep flightless birds safer on land.
5 Groups Who Claim to Talk to the Dead
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Move over, mediums. Lots of people say they talk to the dead, including the bereaved. Ready to meet a few others?
Can You Correctly Guess the Locations of These Ancient Civilizations?
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As far back as 5,000 years ago, powerful civilizations rose and fell. Mesopotamia. Ancient Persia. The Incas. While you may recognize these names, do you know where these ancient peoples once resided?
Why 'Black Panther' Is Already Breaking the Box Office
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'Black Panther' is the first superhero blockbuster of 2018, so why all the hype? HowStuffWorks explains why people are flocking to see 'Black Panther.'
Can You Identify All These Bands From the British Invasion?
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The British Invasion was a major turning point in the history of music, culture, the music publishing industry and the post-WW2 global mono-culture, but how well do you know it? Could you recognize British Invasion bands on sight? Take this quiz to test your knowledge!
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.
Can You Match the Food to Its Country of Origin?
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Do you know where bangers and mash originated? What about macadamia nuts? They were originally only found in one country. Let's test you!
31 Types of Hats for Literally Every Style and Occasion
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Hats! They’re stylish, they're practical and they've been around for thousands of years. But how many types of hats can you name?