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The French and Indian War Was the First 'Real' World War

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The French and Indian War was not the French against the 'Indians,' but a massive land grab that indirectly led to the American Revolution.

How Cuban Traditions Work

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Many Cuban traditions go back for hundreds of years. Read about Cuban traditions at HowStuffWorks.

Anyone With the Most Basic Geographic Knowledge Should Get 19/26 on This Quiz

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Mountains, rivers, country borders ... How well do you know the globe? This quiz will test your knowledge of basic world geography - start scrolling and see if you can get your bearings!

See If You Can Identify These Freshwater Fish From an Image!

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There are a wide variety of freshwater fish that inhabit the lakes, rivers and streams in various parts of the world. Today, we're testing your knowledge on all of these types of fish! Do you think you know the difference between a rainbow trout and a striped bass! Try this fishy quiz now!

How Many Bird Species Can You Identify?

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Do you think you're an expert when it comes to birds? We promise this bird quiz will keep you emu-sed since everybody's been raven about it. Don't worry if you get stuck on any of the questions. You can always tweet a friend for help!

6 of the World's Greatest Missing Treasures

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It seems impossible to lose something so valuable, but it has been done -- more than once. See our list of the world's greatest missing treasures.

What Caused the Mysterious Carolina Bays?

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Some say UFOs, while others say a meteor strike formed the Carolina Bays. Whatever created these isolated ponds and wetlands across North and South Carolina left a wondrous ecosystem that is in dire need of protection.

The 9 Longest Rivers in the World: From the Nile to the Congo

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When it comes to rivers, longest doesn't necessarily mean biggest, and length can be difficult to determine, so the top spot will always be debated.

5 Things You Should Know About the 'New' Southern Ocean

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The Southern Ocean has finally been officially recognized, though scientists have known about it for over a century.

13 Largest Cities in New York, Ranked by Population

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New York, often called the Empire State, is one of fourth-most populated in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.9 million people live in the state.

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