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NASA's 10 Greatest Achievements
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NASA's 10 greatest achievements range from technical feats to displays of human ingenuity. Learn about NASA's 10 greatest achievements.
Can You Pass This Very British Food Quiz?
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You may like food, but can you name all of these British foods? From bangers and mash to trifles, British foods have made their stake in the culinary world. Think you've got what it takes to match the images of these popular British foods to the answer? Take this quiz to find out!
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!
What Would Your Name Be If You Were Born in 1950?
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If you were a '50s kid, what would you have been called? Johnny? Marilyn? Sally? Winston? Take this personality quiz and we'll reveal which classic '50s moniker is 100% right for you!
Is This NFL Team In the AFC or NFC?
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The National Football League is divided into two conferences, the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). Conference alignment can make the difference between making the playoffs or staying home knitting an homage to Bill Belichick while watching "Golden Girls." Can you match these teams to the correct NFL conference?
How AmeriCorps Works
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AmeriCorps is a national volunteer organization focused on year-long community service projects. Read about AmeriCorps in this article.
Organizing the Countries of the World by Continent
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With the addition of South Sudan as the 195th sovereign nation in 2011, the world witnessed another chapter in its ever-expanding story.
Against Crazy Odds, Simon Bolivar Liberated Six Countries in South America
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Bolívar was the catalyst and cult of personality behind the 19th-century liberation movement that won independence for six Latin American nations.
Is there a torture manual?
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A torture manual that was used by al-Qaida to torture Iraqi nationals was discovered in May of 2007. Learn about the discovery of the torture manual.
How No-fly Zones Work
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No-fly zones are employed by NATO and the United Nations to protect civilian populations. Learn about the enforcement and effectiveness of no-fly zones.