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Ridiculous History: When U.S. Farmers Went Mad for Bird Poop

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The Guano Islands Act of 1856 gave the U.S. the ability to claim islands full of bird droppings. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

Which U.S. State Do You Truly Belong In?

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Who are you, really? A Californian? A New Yorker? A true Southerner? If you're ready to make a big change and want to find out where you should actually live, take this quiz!

Which Famous General Are You?

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History produced generals with talents as diverse as the eras, cultures and nations they came from. Every general had their unique strengths and talents, tools they used on the battlefield bringing them victory or defeat. Take this quiz, and we'll tell you which famous general you are!

What Kind of Boy Is Right for You?

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Should you date a doer or a dreamer, a floppy-haired poet or tough, scrappy cowboy? If you love boys so much that you can't figure out what your type is, this quiz will reveal the kind of guy you should be going for!

Emu vs. Ostrich Size, Speed and Environment

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Two of the largest flightless birds on the planet may look similar but they typically live on different continents and have evolved unique adaptations for survival. How are your emu vs. ostrich identification skills?

How Hummers Work

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The Hummer, or Humvee, has made a huge impact on both military applications and civilian lifestyles. Read about the specs and culture of the Hummer.

How MREs Work

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Coalition troops have been surviving mainly on MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) for most of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Learn what these portable, adaptable and absolutely essential pieces of military technology are all about.

10 Innovative Architects to Watch

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Move over, Gaudi, Gehry and Wright. There are some new architectural players on the scene, and they're shaping our world in unique and innovative ways.

Inside '10,000 BC'

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'10,000 BC' is a new prehistoric movie from famed director Roland Emmerich. Learn about the making of the movie '10,000 BC.'

How the Civilian Conservation Corps Worked

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The Civilian Conservation Corps was one of the New Deal's most successful programs. Read about the Civlian Conservation Corps in this article.

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