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Can You Name the U.S. State from 3 Random Facts?

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Are you the champ at your local watering hole's Trivia Night? As an elementary school student, did you pore through your American History textbook just for fun? Put your knowledge to the test with these fun-but-random facts about 35 of our nation's unique states!

What's Mutual Assured Destruction?

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Mutual assured destruction was the principle behind Cold War military strategy. Learn about mutual assured destruction and its violent implications.

The War of 1812: The White House Burns and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Is Born

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The War of 1812 ended in a stalemate, which enabled the U.S. to escape defeat and grow into a world power. HowStuffWorks looks at this forgotten war.

Do Debtors' Prisons Still Exist?

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Do debtors' prisons still exist? Find out what debtor prisons are and if they still exist with this article by HowStuffWorks.com.

What Is SWIFT and How Is It Being Used to Sanction Russia?

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Disconnecting Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), could cripple its ability to trade with most of the world. Here's how SWIFT works.

How Revisionist History Works

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Revisionist history can range from simply correcting a date to reconsidering the causes of a war. Learn why revisionist history is controversial.

Do You Know These Characters From "Avatar: The Last Airbender"?

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You might not be able to master all the elements like the Avatar, but if you try hard enough, you can become a master over this quiz. Get started and see how many questions you can answer correctly.

Who Are the Sanctioned Russian Oligarchs?

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This group of men has enormous wealth, and they make up Putin's inner circle. Do they also have any chance of toppling Putin's regime, as well?

Why was cross-dressing the only crime Joan of Arc was charged with?

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The Joan of Arc trial was rife with scandal, and she was convicted for what she called a small detail. Learn why the Joan of Arc trial is so contentious.

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