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Can You Identify These Small Countries by Their Outlines?
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Not every country can be big, so we're going to feature some small ones that really make an impact. But can you identify them only from an outline? Let's find out!
Can You Identify These Mountain Animals?
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Mountains cover around 20% of the Earth's surface, and there's a whole lot more life way up there than a few dozen humans seeking climbing glory. Take our quiz to see how many of these mountain-dwelling critters you can name!
Can You Match the Famous Piece of Art to Its Movement?
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For artists and art historians, there's one thing to know: Art is in a constant state of flux as movements come and go. See how well you know these movements across time by taking this quiz.
Can You Name the Countries Along the Silk Road?
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East met West along the Silk Road, connecting nearly all of Asia, Persia, the Arabian Peninsula, Africa and Europe. From Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan, how many countries can you name? Grab your globe and take the quiz!
Quiz: What's This Country's Former Name?
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From war to political unrest to rebranding, there are all sorts of reasons countries change names. Match the former country names with our quiz.
Organizing the Countries of the World by Continent
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With the addition of South Sudan as the 195th sovereign nation in 2011, the world witnessed another chapter in its ever-expanding story.
What Is the Youngest Country in the World Today?
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Over the last few decades, the world has seen a wave of new nations emerging from civil war, political reform, and the breakup of larger unions.
Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America
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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.
You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation
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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?
How the Cowboy Saddled Up and Rode Into American History
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Many think of cowboys as part of the American fabric. And they are. But cowboys aren't an American phenomenon and they certainly didn't get their start in the U.S.