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What's the Meaning of the 'Don't Tread on Me' Flag?
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The "Don't Tread on Me" flag, showing a rattlesnake on a yellow background, has its roots in America's Revolutionary War but has become a right-wing symbol in the 21st century. What does it really mean?
The Dark History of Black Cat Superstition
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Black cats were associated witches and paganism in the Middle Ages. Even today, black cats wind up in shelters more than any other color cat. So why are black cats considered so unlucky?
How Strong Is Your Shoe Game?
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Is your shoe game strong enough to go head to head with any designer? Put your foot down, and flex your footwear knowledge during this quiz. Then, you'll prove how well you know your stuff!
How Many States Are in the U.S.A.?
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The U.S. comprises states, territories and commonwealths. So how many states are in the U.S.A.?
Biggest Cities in the U.S. (And the Biggest in Each State)
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The United States Census Bureau tracks the population of all incorporated places in the United States. Incorporated places include cities, towns, villages, boroughs and municipalities. The government census can identify trends in the growth rate of populations and help communities plan for the future, which is especially important in the biggest cities in U.S. states.
Did the Spanish Flu pandemic really start in Spain?
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More people died during the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic than during World War I. Learn if Spain was to blame for the Spanish Flu at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Guess the Dessert Item if We Give You Three Clues?
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Desserts are a sweet treat that look very different around the world. If you know your Turkish delight from your apple pie, put that sweet tooth to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
The Largest Lobster Ever Caught, Plus 6 More Over 20 Pounds
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Both the European lobster and American lobster are crustaceans that people living in coastal regions love to eat, but left to their devices, the lobsters can survive many decades and grow to ridiculous sizes - particularly the American lobster, which is the largest arthropod species on Earth.
The Major U.S. City Quiz
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Just how well do you know the United States of America? Can you correctly name the states in which some major U.S. cities are located? Find out now with this quiz that will test your geography knowledge!
What makes beached whales explode?
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What makes beached whales explode? Find out what makes beached whales explode at HowStuffWorks.