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Not Just Rocks: The Geology Quiz
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Geologists study the processes and substances that form Earth. Most of those processes happen over millions of years, but this quiz only takes a few minutes! Find out how rock solid your knowledge of geology is.
Notorious Stand-up Comedians Quiz
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They make us laugh, despite their often controversial and raunchy comedy. How much do you know about these notorious stand-up comedians? Take this quiz to find out.
Summer Songs Quiz
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Are you ready for hot fun in the summertime because school's out and it's time for a surfin' safari? Then take our lazy-hazy-crazy days of summer quiz to test your knowledge of the aforementioned summer songs and more.
Mezcal vs. Tequila: A Guide to Agave-based Spirits
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Tequila and mezcal are two of the most famous agave-based spirits from Mexico, and bartenders sometimes use them interchangeably in mixed drinks. Mezcal cocktails will often have a smokier flavor than ones made with tequila, but what are the other differences?
Poseidon: God of the Sea, Earthquakes and Horse Races
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Poseidon, god of the sea, was an integral figure in ancient Greek mythology. Although the name Poseidon means "lord of the earth," this powerful god mostly controlled the oceans and waterways. The Aegean Sea fell and rose by his hand, and sailors prayed for mercy during every nautical voyage.
5 Low-sodium Cheeses
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If you love cheese, but are watching your sodium, that doesn't mean you have to cut it out of your diet completely. Here are five cheeses that are low in sodium that you can still eat, in moderation.
How did language evolve?
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Let's assume that long ago Homo sapiens communicated by grunting at one another. How and when did all those grunting sounds evolve into a verb tenses, clauses and proper nouns?
'The Exorcist' Quiz
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Decades after its release, it is still one of the creepiest and scariest movies ever made. How much do you know about "The Exorcist"?
The Story Behind Those Christmas Carols You Can't Stop Singing
Parson Brown? Yuletide? Do you have a clue what the lyrics of Christmas carols are talking about? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Petrified Wood: A Journey From Tree to Stone
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Petrified wood can be found all over the world, but how is it created?