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Railroads During World War II

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Railroads during World War II were placed under more strict government control to aid in the war effort. Read about railroad industry of World War II.

8 Countries That Changed Their Names and Why

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Look at any vintage map and you'll see how a country's borders shift. But what reason would a country have for changing its name?

The Ancient Element Bismuth Is the Pink in Today's Pepto-Bismol

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Bismuth is a naturally occurring element with many applications in our daily lives, but even more than that, it looks amazing when it cools!

Can You Name These British Heroes From Their Statues?

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A true hero needs no monument - but it definitely helps to have one! From suffragettes to military leaders to great artists and thinkers, can you identify these British heroes from their statue?

The Ultimate Horse Breed Identification Quiz

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To most people, horse breeds don't even exist. The average person would easily say, "what a lovely spotted horse" rather than "what a lovely Appaloosa." But you're not the average person. Come match these horses to their breeds in this quiz.

Top 5 Weirdest Beauty Cream Ingredients

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The top 5 weirdest beauty cream ingredients are really out there. Visit HowStuffWorks to see the top 5 weirdest beauty cream ingredients.

When Were Guns Invented? A Brief History of Guns

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The first gun was created more than 1,000 years ago, effectively changing warfare - and society - in incomprehensible ways. But do we know who actually made the first firearm?

Can You Answer These $100 "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Questions?

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Have you watched "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and thought, "Those $100 questions are easy?" Prove it! Test your general knowledge of basic facts with this quiz!

Are You Smarter Than the Average Person?

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There's some things that are common knowledge, and other things that go way over the average person's head. See if you are smarter than your average Joe with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

How Immigration Works

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Immigration is one of the most controversial subjects in America today. Learn how immigration works and about visas, green cards and amnesty.

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