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Memorial Day in the U.S. Means Way More Than Barbecue
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Today Americans mostly celebrate it as the start of summer. But the annual May holiday has a significant history that's worthy of acknowledgment.
Why Mockingbirds Mock
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What benefit does one bird get from copying another bird's calls?
All Shook Up: The Ultimate Elvis Quiz
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Nearly 40 years after his death, Elvis Presley is still the King. See how much you know about this icon of movies, music, pop culture and unusual appetites. (Fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches anyone?)
Ever Driven Any of the 9 Longest Roads in the World?
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The U.S. has some of the longest highways in the world, but the nine longest are scattered all over the globe.
How State Sales Taxes Work
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State sales taxes vary between states. Learn more about how state sales taxes work at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify the State Abbreviation From a State's Outline?
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When it comes to geography, they say the average American can't locate Afghanistan on a map, but how about Iowa? Take a look at these 50 state outlines and see if you can identify the correct abbreviation.
Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents
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What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?
The North American Geography Quiz
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North America encompasses huge expanses of water and land. What do you know about this area's people, geology and climate? Take this quiz to find out.
So, the American Alligator Can Climb Trees ... How Terrifying
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The American alligator is the second-largest reptile in North America, falling just slightly behind its cousin, the American crocodile.
Why the U.S. Cares So Much About Corn ... Is Complicated
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Corn is king when it comes to U.S. crops. But should it be? The answer is complex, but HowStuffWorks digs in to find the answer.