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Aaron Burr: Yes, He Killed Hamilton, But What Else Did He Do?
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Aaron Burr is perhaps best known as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, but what else did this vice president of the United States do?
John Wilkes Booth Didn't Act Alone: The Conspiracy to Kill Lincoln
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Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth takes the blame in the history books, but he was part of a larger cast of characters that hoped to decapitate the Union government after the South lost the Civil War.
Honey Badgers Don't Care Because They're Ferocious
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The honey badger has become synonymous with unhinged aggression and ferocity. HowStuffWorks takes a closer look at these nocturnal creatures.
The Bizarre, Brazen Life of Cultist Aleister Crowley
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The late Aleister Crowley liked being known as 'wickedest man in the world.' HowStuffWorks talks to experts (and followers) of the outlandish cultist.
Can You Match These Actors to Their 1960s TV Shows?
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Put your knowledge of classic '60s television to the ultimate test! Do you know the names of the actors that stared in these popular TV shows? Click your remote to the right channel and try your best!
The Ultimate Country Outline Quiz!
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Every country has a shape, and we might have seen what they look like on maps during geography class, would you be able to identify them if you were shown their outline? Take this quiz to find out!
Can You Match the Classic Christmas Episode to the TV Series?
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The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends -- including the beloved characters from your favorite TV shows, who can start to feel like a part of the family after so many years spent following their stories. Take our quiz to see if you can match the series to its Christmas special!
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!
Do You Know These Common Gen X Phrases?
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Calling all so-called slackers and slacker-lovers out there - or the so-called Generation X people out there! If you are one, can you still recall the catchphrases and popular words of your era? Or if you're familiar with Gen X culture, then try this quiz for size! Go!