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We'll Be Impressed If You Can Name Even 11 of These Trees From Their Leaves
If not for trees the world would be a much less scenic place, don't you think? They may not get the attention that flowers do but they still deserve recognition. Why not climb the branches of this quiz and see how many you recognize?
Polygamy: A Comprehensive Exploration to Plural Marriage
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The rules of polygamy for Fundamentalist Mormons are based on the Divine Principle. Read about polygamy rules and the practice of plural marriage.
11 Most Popular Sports in the World
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Thrilling gameplay, dramatic storylines and top-notch talent are all important factors in ensuring a sport's popularity grows and fanbases thrive. The most popular sports in the world are all spectacles of athletic competition that attract large crowds in the stands and around the television.
How Azaleas Became the Signature Flowers of the South
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These showy pink, purple, red and white blossoms dazzle through the spring and summer and are ubiquitous throughout the southern U.S.
Old Railroads
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The age of old railroads saw the birth of the first railroad lines and mass transportation on rail. Read more about old railroads in America.
10 Ways Americans and Europeans Differ
HowStuffWorks looks at come of the cultural differences between Europe and America, like ice consumption, metric system and portion sizes.
Coral Snake: Brightly Banded and Highly Venomous
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These colorful snakes are found all over the world and are highly venomous, so the best strategy is to avoid them.
Can You Identify These New Zealand Fish Species?
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A variety of both fresh and saltwater fish inhabit the waters of our world. Today, we're taking a look at 40 amazing fish that are native to New Zealand. Think you can name them all? Try our quiz now to test your New Zealand fish knowledge!
Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?
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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.
Earthquakes on the Mississippi: The New Madrid Seismic Zone
Will a town in southern Missouri be the epicenter of the next 'big one'?