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Do You Know the Nicknames of All 50 US States?
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Ever traveled to the Peace Garden State? Know where to find the Old Line State? Put on your U.S. traveling pants as you navigate from the Evergreen State to the Sunshine State in this state nickname quiz!
10 Women Who Broke New Ground in Engineering
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One of the most travelled stretches of U.S. highway was designed by a woman who loved mathematics and wasn't interested in being a teacher. Who was she, and where is it?
22 of the Worst Prisons in the World
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These prisons house some of the world's most notorious criminals. But battles rage behind their walls, oftentimes leaving inmates susceptible to torture, disease and even death. These are some of the worst prisons on the planet.
How the Deep Web Works
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Below the easily-searchable surface Web is more information than you can imagine. Find out what's going on in the deep Web.
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!
1949-1951 Ford Mercury Woody
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The 1949-1951 Ford Mercury Woody was not the most reliable car, but they were popular nonetheless. Learn more about the 1949-1951 Ford Mercury Woody.
How the Death Star Works
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With so much global unrest, governments worldwide are struggling to devise new methods to maintain order. The Galactic Empire's solution to order is the Death Star. Learn the fascinating history behind this powerful military and political tool, discover other incarnations of the Death Star and find out what really happens when you blow up a planet.
How Agent Orange Worked
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UAT 0- Agent Orange was a potent herbicide and defoliant used in large quantities during the Vietnam War. Learn about Agent Orange and its terrible legacy.
How Nuclear Bombs Work
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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?
How War Dogs Work
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Was a dog really the first to encounter bin Laden? We may never know, but we do know that man's best friend has been serving in wars for centuries, getting soldiers smokes, sniffing out bombs and patrolling borders. Why do canines make such good soldiers?