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12 Midwest States: A Hub for Agriculture and Heavy Industry
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The Midwest region, also known as the Middle West or the North Central Region of the United States, is home to Lake of the Ozarks, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Mall of America. With the agriculture and manufacturing industries, the area has also had a big economic impact.
The Memorable Mnemonics Quiz
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Mnemonic devices are little tricks - like acronyms and phrases - that help us memorize important info. Learn some cool mnemonics with this quiz.
5 Invasive Species That Might Conquer the World
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Invasive species are found around the globe, and can be damaging to the world's ecosystems. Some invasive species seem almost unstoppable like these five.
The Poorest Marvel Comic Book Characters
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As the saying goes "crime doesn't pay," but perhaps it should be amended to include "and neither does being a superhero." In the comic book world, heroes often earn a great deal less than their villainous rivals. Sure, some heroes like Iron Man and Black Panther have more riches than they could ever hope to [...] The post The Poorest Marvel Comic Book Characters appeared first on Goliath.
Meet the Real Vampires of the Animal Kingdom
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HowStuffWorks explores hematophagy - the vampires of the animal world. And yes, these fish, birds and bats do need to eat blood to sustain life.
Northern Water Snake: Nonvenomous and Ecologically Essential
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The northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon) is a common and widespread nonvenomous snake in North America. These aquatic snakes typically live in and around freshwater bodies - lakes, rivers and wetlands - where they play a crucial role in the ecosystem.
Did the Great Chicago Fire really start with Mrs. O'Leary's cow?
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Legend has it that the Great Chicago Fire started with Mrs. O'Leary's cow and a lantern in the shed. Did a cow really start the Great Chicago Fire?
Anyone With the Most Basic Geographic Knowledge Should Get 19/26 on This Quiz
Mountains, rivers, country borders ... How well do you know the globe? This quiz will test your knowledge of basic world geography - start scrolling and see if you can get your bearings!
Why do they add iodine to table salt?
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Whenever I buy salt (or even get it in little packets at a restaurant), it says that it is "iodized". What is "iodized", and why?
Is Chicago the Windiest City in the U.S.?
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Chicago has long been known as "The Windy City." It's a pretty cool nickname, but does it live up to it?