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Can You Guess the Country From a Poorly Drawn Flag?
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How many countries can you name if we show you poorly drawn images of flags? Identifying flags is hard enough as it is, so we'll be impressed if you can guess these banners correctly. Hone in on the country facts and salute the most reasonable results!
Leaders in the Bible Quiz
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It's said that God works in mysterious ways ... never more so than in how He chooses leaders like shepherds and fishermen to be His best and brightest! Test your knowledge of this rogue's gallery of unlikely leaders now, with our quiz!
Why do I have to join the French Foreign Legion under an assumed name?
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The French Foreign Legion is a French mercenary unit that bills itself as the school of second chance. Learn more about the French Foreign Legion.
The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think
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This was no mere execution. In addition to being hanged until "almost" dead, body parts were taken out and burned before the head was cut off. And we haven't got to the quartering yet.
What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?
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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.
How the Spanish Inquisition Worked
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The Spanish Inquisition calls up a scene of torture and religious persecution. Explore the Spanish Inquisition, from its origin to the trials to how it ended.
5 Times Americans Have Become Royalty
Americans don't have a royal family, but are fascinated by royalty. HowStuffWorks looks at five Americans who married into royalty.
In Which Century Do You Belong?
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The modern era has plenty of advantages, but it's not for everyone. Some of us belong in the past - but when, exactly? Take this quiz to find out just what century would suit you best!
Can You Match the Country to the Conflict?
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As you struggle to keep up with the busy nature of modern life, you might hear of horrors in far-flung places like Darfur, Donbass, Kashmir or the Congo - but have you ever taken the time to find these places on the map? Take our quiz to see if you can match conflicts old and new to the correct country.
The Tangled Line of Succession to the British Throne
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Queen Elizabeth II reigned over England for a record-breaking 70 years. But with King Charles taking the throne, how does the line of succession look now?