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How to Protect Your Property from a Storm Surge
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The deadliest aspect of a hurricane is the storm surge. So is there any way to protect your property from this powerful force?
93% of People Can't Crush This General Science Knowledge Quiz. Can You?
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Science may not have been everyone's favorite subject in high school, but many of these facts are common knowledge. You're a true nerd if you can guess them all.
Quiz: How Did States Get Their Names?
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What does 'Massachusetts' really mean? Find out what you really know about the names of America's states with our HowStuffWorks quiz.
Can You Guess Which of These Two American Cities Is Furthest North?
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From Florida to Maine or California to Alaska, the United States is a vast country with plenty of interesting cities to explore. But do you know which cities are located north or south of others? Take a trip through this quiz to find out!
The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 Traveled Over 200 Miles
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On March 18, 1925, a massive and terrifying storm tore through the Midwest, becoming the Tri-State Tornado, the deadliest tornado in United States history.
Ridiculous History: The Wild, Wild West Was Really the Mild, Mild West
The Wild West wasn't as violent and 'wild' as it's made out to be in novels and movies. Read this HowStuffWorks article to learn more.
Are Mules, Burros and Jackasses All Donkeys?
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Are these strong and dependable animals all the same? If so, why the different names? If not, what makes them different?
Why July's Full Moon Is Known as the Buck Moon
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And this month's buck moon is extra-special because it is a supermoon!
The North American Geography Quiz
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North America encompasses huge expanses of water and land. What do you know about this area's people, geology and climate? Take this quiz to find out.
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.