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What State Is Washington, D.C., In?

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Washington, D.C. is the seat of America's federal government. But what state is Washington, D.C. in?

How Lewis and Clark Worked

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Lewis and Clark are famous for exploring the Louisiana Purchase. Learn about the exploration of Lewis and Clark and their Corps of Discovery.

If We Give You a Capital, Can You Give Us the Right State?

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These are the cities where state governments reside, laws are passed, and the future of a state gets determined. Sure, some of them might sound familiar, but do you know in which state each of these capitals can be found?

How Greenhouses Work

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Reproducing plants out of season gave man a measure of control over nature. The allure of it sparked the imagination and inspired new methods for building structures devoted to plants. So how do greenhouses work?

10 Strangest Mass Hysterias

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Mass hysteria epidemics are not as rare as you might think. Learn some super strange mass hysteria at HowStuffWorks.

How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?

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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?

Waxing Moronic: 10 Wrong Facts From Song Lyrics

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Lyrics aren't always meant to be taken literally, but some artists just get it plain wrong with the facts in their songs. Hum along at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Name the College Bowl Game From an Image?

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Even as the holidays come and go, it's college football bowl season that really drives the fun into the New Year. How often have you experienced the excitement of bowl season? Take this quiz to find out!

12 Midwest States: A Hub for Agriculture and Heavy Industry

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The Midwest region, also known as the Middle West or the North Central Region of the United States, is home to Lake of the Ozarks, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Mall of America. With the agriculture and manufacturing industries, the area has also had a big economic impact.

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