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8 Wild and Sprawling Facts About Mongolia
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Mongolia is a country struggling to maintain its nomadic ways while stepping into the modern 21st century world. HowStuffWorks gets to know it.
'Pilot's Glory': Why a Rainbow Encircles an Airplane Shadow on Clouds
Very specific atmospheric conditions and just the right perspective are necessary to see the phenomenon.
From Slash to Stevie: The Rock Star Name Quiz
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How did Saul Hudson become Slash? And where did the name Meat Loaf come from? Test your knowledge of musical nicknames with this rockin' quiz!
Can We Guess If You're a Skier or Snowboarder?
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Whether you're drawn to freestyle moves on the halfpipe or carving up a downhill slope, we think we can figure out if you're shreddin' the gnar or smashing a few fresh lines.
10 Longest Rivers in the U.S.: From the Missouri to the Brazos
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We bet you're looking up the longest river in the U.S. to settle a bet: Is it the Missouri River or the Mississippi River? It depends how you measure.
Winter Tires Really Do Make a Difference in the White Stuff
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How are winter tires different? HowStuffWorks talks to experts to find out how winter tires differ from all-season and snow tires.
Caribou vs. Elk: Comparing Completely Different Deer Species
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Caribou and elk are both majestic members of the deer family, but they are not the same animal. The caribou vs. elk comparison reveals key differences in appearance, behavior, and habitat that set these two species apart (even though they're often confused).
The State Map Outline Quiz
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They might vary in size and dimensions, but in the end, every state has a shape. Do you know how the states have shaped up over the years? Here's your chance to find out!
Basic World Trivia Quiz
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The Earth has experienced violent destruction that left beautiful scars. Mountains, valleys, islands and rivers paint the planet we know as the Blue Marble. What do you know about the Earth and the world in which we live? Can you pass a basic world trivia quiz?
Major Rivers Trivia Quiz
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Whether or not you get these questions right, "old man river keeps rolling along!" Do you know as much as you think you do about the world's biggest rivers? Put your knowledge to the test and see how well you do!