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Can You Guess Which of the Five Nordic Countries These Places Belong To?

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Nordic history is beautiful and vast, and when you visit one of the five recognized Nordic countries of the world, you're sure to have an unforgettable adventure. Test your knowledge of Nordic geography with this country and places quiz.

King Solomon: Fabulously Wealthy Monarch or Local Tribal Chief?

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The biblical King Solomon is depicted as being very rich, very wise and very married to hundreds of women. But there is little evidence outside of the Bible that he existed. So what has been found so far?

The Eastern Indigo Snake Lives in Gopher Tortoise Burrows

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The eastern indigo snake takes advantage of a unique shelter that provides much-needed protection to the endangered species and its young.

Death by Invention: 5 Inventors who Died by Their Own Work

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Some inventors have died from their own work. So, is it fate or irony that led these five inventors to die by the hands of their own work?

How Drag Queens Work

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Drag Queens like RuPaul have made the campy performance a part of mainstream culture. But where did drag originate, and how have drag queens changed?

Can a good government embrace both capitalism and socialism?

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Capitalism and socialism are two completely different forms of government, but can the two coexist? Learn about capitalism and socialism.

Was 'The Shining' an apology for faking the moon landing?

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Did Stanley Kubrick fake the moon landing then make 'The Shining' to atone for his folly? Read on to see if this spaced-out theory holds weight.

Is Sapiosexuality a Real Thing?

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Does sapiosexuality really exist? HowStuffWorks raises an eyebrow and takes a look.

How Charter Schools Work

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Charter schools provide an apealing alternative to conventional public and private schools. Read more about charter schools at HowStuffWorks.

Poisonous Death Cap Mushroom Spreads Over North America

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Amanita phalloides is non-native to the North American continent, introduced to California from Europe, and rapidly spreading.

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