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How Porta-Potties Work
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Using a portable toilet at an outdoor concert or festival might be disgusting. But it sure beats going in a field! Now, imagine if your job were to clean out those suckers.
Can You Guess the Place by a Picture of It?
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Do you know where Burning Man is held or where Napoleon used to party? Can you name that colorful village that clings to a cliff on the Amalfi coast? Do you know what the "Times Square" of Asia is called? See if you can name these places by looking at a picture.
10 Black Scientists You Should Know
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You might have heard of George Washington Carver and Neil deGrasse Tyson. But what about Patricia Bath? Or Percy Julian? Meet 10 African American scientists who have made the world a better place for everyone.
Why Can't We Solve the Amelia Earhart Mystery?
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Why can't we solve the Amelia Earhart mystery? Read about her disappearance and why what happened to Amelia Earhart remains a mystery.
10 Totally Rad '80s Toys… And Where They Are Now
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The '80s were full of rad toys. Did your favorite make our list? Take a step back and time and view 10 '80s toys and where they are now.
Can You Match the National Park to the U.S. State?
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There's so much more to America than fascinating buildings and elaborate cityscapes. This U.S. national parks quiz showcases nature's outstanding design achievements. Prepare to be wowed by stunning facts and photos!
Do You Know What State These Christmas Traditions Are From?
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Santa Claus, Christmas trees, gift giving ... most yuletide traditions are familiar around the country. But there are some pretty peculiar ones that you'll only find in particular states. Scroll down to test your knowledge!
Can You Name the Sci-Fi Movie From a Single Sentence Summary?
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You know that one movie about time travel? Not the DeLorean one, the robot one. Not the cop in Detroit, the big one. Not the ones that fight kaiju, it's smaller. You know what? Just take the quiz and see which sci-fi movies you can guess based on a single sentence.
Can You ID These WWII Planes in Under 7 Minutes?
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Aviation history was made during the Second World War when aerial combat proved itself to be critical to warfare. Tens of thousands of planes took to the skies and made history. Think you can name them all? Strap in and show us what you got!
7 Types of Snakes: Venomous, Nonvenomous and Constrictors
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The black mamba, one of the world's most feared snakes, can strike multiple times in rapid succession, delivering enough venom to kill multiple humans within minutes. This is just one of the many reasons snakes are among the most fascinating creatures on Earth.