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Can You Identify All of These Animals That Begin With the Letter 'A'?
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As always, any acceptable attempt at accomplishing an absolute achievement amuses all around. That's a lot of A's! If you have it in you to do a few more, let's see you name all these "A" animals!
Ultimate Guide to Fruitcake
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Love 'em or hate 'em, fruitcakes are an enduring tradition. And right now, we're smack-dab in the middle of fruit-filled log season.
Why did cars become the dominant form of transportation in the United States?
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Why did cars become the dominant form of transportation in the U.S.? In this article, find out why cars became the main form of transportation in the U.S.
What brought bison back from the brink of extinction?
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Bison extinction seemed imminent during the 1800s, as the market for buffalo hide boomed. Learn how men like Teddy Roosevelt prevented bison extinction.
True or False: The Crazy Laws Quiz
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There are thousands of laws out there designed to keep people civil, safe and organized... and then there are those laws that make you scratch your head and wonder how they ever got passed in the first place. Take our quiz to see if you can spot some of the craziest laws on the books!
Finding the Strongest Animal in the World, Pound for Pound
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From the immense strength of the African bush elephant to the incredible lifting power of the dung beetle, the animal kingdom is home to some of the world's strongest animals. Their differences demonstrate the many ways in which strength manifests across the planet.
What's the Difference Between Redistricting and Gerrymandering?
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It's that time of decade, when congressional maps get redrawn to reflect population growth - and often to improve one party's chances at the polls. So, when does redistricting become gerrymandering? The line is blurry.
What happens to your debt when you die?
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What happens to your debt when you die-does your family inherit it? Check it out in this article from howstuffworks.com.
6 Famous Outlaws of the Wild West
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You know most of their names, but here are the fascinating stories of how six criminal masterminds of the old West lived and died.
There Are Over 340 Dog Breeds — We'll Be Impressed If You Can Name 40!
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There may be over 300 different dog breeds out there but we're going to throw you a bone and just quiz you on 40 of them. These are some of the best dogs, from poodles to corgis! If you're a canine expert then this should be a walk in the park!