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Did You Know There Are 23 Countries in North America?
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North America is the world's third largest continent by land area, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and South America and the Caribbean Sea to the south. This incredible size means there are quite a few countries in North America.
Hass History: How Mexican Avocados Came to Rule the U.S.
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America just can't do without Mexican avocados. And the Mexican cartels want a piece of the pie.
Mezcal vs. Tequila: A Guide to Agave-based Spirits
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Tequila and mezcal are two of the most famous agave-based spirits from Mexico, and bartenders sometimes use them interchangeably in mixed drinks. Mezcal cocktails will often have a smokier flavor than ones made with tequila, but what are the other differences?
How Did Ancient Aztecs Use the Haunting Aztec Death Whistle?
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Some claim the "haunting shrieks" of the death whistle were used to terrify the Aztecs' enemies in battle or to mimic the death cries of sacrificial victims to their gods. But does anyone know its real use?
The North American Geography Quiz
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North America encompasses huge expanses of water and land. What do you know about this area's people, geology and climate? Take this quiz to find out.
10 Lively Facts About the Day of the Dead
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Day of the Dead is not Mexican Halloween. It's a celebration of life when the souls of the departed come home for feasting and fun.
Caves of Hanging Snakes
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Why do snakes hang out in caves? Learn about the snakes who come out at night to feed in caves from HowStuffWorks.
Kukulkan: The Feathered Serpent of Maya Mythology
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In Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, amidst the vast forests and archaeological sites, lies the awe-inspiring city of Chichén Itzá. This ancient Maya metropolis is renowned for its architecture, intricate mythology and reverence for Kukulkan, the feathered serpent god.
10 Longest Rivers in the U.S.: From the Missouri to the Brazos
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We bet you're looking up the longest river in the U.S. to settle a bet: Is it the Missouri River or the Mississippi River? It depends how you measure.
The Mysterious Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce
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Ambrose Bierce dropped off the face of the earth in 1914. HowStuffWorks looks at the mysterious disappearance of literary heavyweight Ambrose Bierce.