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How King Tut Became a Pharaonic Rock Star Only After Death

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Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun didn't make much of an impression in his time on Earth, even while he was king. But in the afterlife King Tut rules.

Golden Gate Bridge Facts for Your Next Trivia Night

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Back in the 1930s, folks realized they needed a better way to cross the Golden Gate Strait between San Francisco and the Marin Headlands than by boat. Over eighty years later, the Golden Gate Bridge is the city's most prominent landmark.

The Animal Kingdom Trivia Quiz

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So, you love everything there is about the animal kingdom, do you? Well, let's see if you know some of these amazing facts! They will surely test you...

The Ultimate Ford or Chevy Identification Quiz

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The Ford and Chevy brands will forever be pitted against each other because they're both American and they're both great. Prove to us that you know the difference between the two in this quiz.

Can You Guess the Famous Commercial From a Quote?

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Do you know which cereal goes "Snap! Crackle! Pop!"? What about which coffee brand America runs on? If you're an expert on commercials, you'll find that this quiz is good to the last drop!

We'll Give You 3 Items, You Tell Us What They Have in Common

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The human brain is unbelievably good at looking for patterns, as a way to relate things to one another in a way that makes sense. Take our quiz to see if you can figure out what all these trios have in common!

Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead

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Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.

The True History of Commodus, the Mad Emperor of Ancient Rome

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Son of the venerated Marcus Aurelius, Commodus went in the other direction, killing scores of men and exotic animals in gladiatorial bloodbaths and dressing up in a lion's skin.

Who Is Papa Legba, the Vodou Link Between the Human and Spirit Worlds?

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Papa Legba is a figure that stands as a mysterious link between the human and spirit worlds in the religion of Vodou, but who is he and what's his story?

How Cup Noodles Became an Instant Hit in America

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You might have survived off ramen noodles in your 20s. Certainly you've had them at some point in your life. But have you ever considered how Cup Noodle made its way to the U.S.?

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