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How Tetris Went From Soviet Mind Game to Smash Hit
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Tetris was developed during the Cold War by a puzzle-happy programmer working for the Russian Academy of Sciences. So how did this addictive game break free of the Iron Curtain?
What's Your UK IQ?
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Knowing the British Isles and Northern Ireland well can be the work of a lifetime - and you need a pretty fine mind to truly understand it. Just how clever are you when it comes to the UK?
Chawanmushi, Haggis, Filmjölk: It's What's for Breakfast Around the World
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Ah, food. It's different all over the world, and what's strange to you is totally mundane to someone else. Come along as we discover some interesting breakfast options from around the globe.
Do You Know a Ford vs. a Chevy When You See One?
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Two of America's Big 3 are up against each other in this car-identification quiz! Will you be able to tell the Fords apart from the Chevys? It's not so easy!
Can You Match the Canadian Musical Artist to Their Song?
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Living in Canada means that you get to hear a great selection of Canadian artists on the radio. Think you know which songs belong to which musical artist? Test your Canadian music knowledge on this quiz!
Can You Successfully Name These Historic Figures?
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Are you the master of history? Here we have a list of some of the most esteemed minds of human civilization: can you recognize them? Put your skills to the test with this quiz!
How Voodoo (Vodou) Works
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If asked to describe Voodoo, many people would mention pin-filled dolls, zombies and spirit possessions. Explore the Voodoo religion and find out if the stereotypes about it are true.
Why Karl Marx Was One of the Most Influential and Destructive Thinkers In History
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He co-authored The Communist Manifesto, which was the basis for a new political movement. But to say he is only the Father of Communism sells Karl Marx short.
How King Arthur Worked
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King Arthur was the hero who saved Britain during troubled times. Read about King Arthur's quests, the literary history and who he might have been.
How Australian Traditions Work
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Many Australian traditions first began hundreds of years ago. Read about Australian traditions at HowStuffWorks.