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What Are Single-use Plastics and Should They Be Banned?
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China has joined the more than 120 countries outlawing certain types of single-use plastics, those convenient but controversial plastics we've all become so used to. What exactly are they, though, and is banning them really necessary?
Why Frederick Douglass Was the Father of the Civil Rights Movement
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Frederick Douglass spent the first 15 years of his life as a slave but rose to become a famous orator and abolitionist.
Botflies Are Nasty Parasites That Get Under Your Skin
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If you've never seen a botfly, it looks rather harmless. Until it lays its eggs inside a living host. HowStuffWorks talks about when things get gross.
What's the Difference Between a Mountain Lion and a Cougar?
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Puma, panther, mountain cat, mountain lion, mountain screamer, painter, catamount and, yes, cougar. This cat has a lot of names!
Can You Translate These British Slang Words?
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Let's take a trip across the Atlantic and see what the Brits are talking about. Tell us what these slang words mean and maybe you'll survive.
Can you name the home city of these NFL teams?
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Each fall, NFL teams from around the country try to smash each other to pieces (and hopefully make the playoffs). Can you name the home city of each professional football team?
How Much Do You Know About Texas History?
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From the arrival of the Spanish to statehood, Texas has a rich history. Take this quiz to test your knowledge and find out just how well you know Texas.
Can You Pass This High School General Science Quiz?
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Although not always a favorite subject, most people take at least one general science class in high school. Take this quiz to find out how much you remember.
Can You Guess the Country from 3 Images?
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Get your travel boots on and discover what the world has to offer! To start, try guessing the country from the images we give here!
Can You Answer These General Knowledge Questions Every Adult Should Know?
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There are a lot of things are considered general knowledge, but not everybody knows them. Put your general knowledge savvy to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!