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Is Molossia a Real Country? Well, It's Not a Sovereign Nation

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Nestled in the Nevada desert lies one of the world’s most curious micronations: the Republic of Molossia.

What Do You Know About the Treaty of Versailles?

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This Versailles Treaty test is required trivia. Gain a better understanding of today's current events by peeking into the past with our war history challenge. Find out how strong words on a piece of paper ended one major war and quite possibly may have led us into another.

The Virginia Plan vs. the New Jersey Plan: A Constitutional Grudge Match

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When the Articles of Confederation failed, the Constitutional Convention of 1787 became a contest between large states and small states for equal representation.

How John Muir Helped Pave the Way for the National Park System

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Muir was personally involved in the creation of Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest and Grand Canyon national parks and earned the title of "Father of Our National Park System."

Which Native American Nations Were the 'Five Civilized Tribes'?

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In the 19th century, five Native American nations were given this title by the U.S. government because they adopted some of the practices of European Americans.

How Do the 5 U.S. Territories Differ From the 50 States?

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The United States still has five permanently populated territories. The 3.5 million residents are denied many of the same rights as mainland U.S. citizens. They want this to change.

The Youngest President of the United States

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Off the top of your head, you may know JFK as the youngest president in U.S. history, and you'd be correct that he was the youngest to be elected. But what about the youngest person to ascend - that is, the youngest VP to become president after the death of an incumbent?

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