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What is a levee?
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Whether they make you think of Hurricane Katrina or Led Zeppelin, levees are a critical safety feature for low-lying areas located near water. Why do they break?
How Tiny Houses Work
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Tiny houses are gaining in popularity with people who want to live a more simple life. Find out why they're choosing tiny houses.
Billions of Brood X Cicadas Are About to Get Loud
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And we mean really loud. Like up to 100 decibels loud. Get all the buzz on what's making these bug-eyed bugs return.
How Jim Crow Shaped America
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Jim Crow was about much more than laws enacted to suppress blacks. It was about a system involving politics, economics, social and cultural practices.
10 Least Expensive States to Live In
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If your blood pressure is creeping up with your constant rent increases, you're not alone. With the rising cost of everything from groceries to gas, more Americans are looking for relief in the form of cheaper zip codes.
What Did Abraham Lincoln Invent?
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Well before becoming the 16th president of the United States, the young Abraham Lincoln was known for his interest in engineering and mechanics. What patent does Lincoln hold, and was his invention ever made?
The Worst Flood in History (and 9 Other Catastrophic Floods)
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Floods have shaped landscapes, destroyed cities and taken lives for centuries. This list that starts with the worst flood in history looks at some of the most catastrophic floods in recorded history, from natural disasters fueled by heavy rain to human-engineered failures that ended in tragedy.
The Biggest Catfish Ever Caught (So Far)
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Catfishing is more than a hobby—it's a quest for record-breaking giants in rivers and lakes, with the biggest catch becoming modern fishing folklore.
Can You Name These U.S. States by Their Shapes?
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Calling all geography lovers out there! Bet you can't name all of these U.S. states just by looking at their shapes! Try it!
Can You Guess All 50 States From an Image Of Their Outline?
Did you get an A in your geography class? Do you know the state mottos and famous landmarks that make each state unique? Prove it by challenging yourself with this quiz!