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Can You Identify the State Abbreviation From a State's Outline?

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When it comes to geography, they say the average American can't locate Afghanistan on a map, but how about Iowa? Take a look at these 50 state outlines and see if you can identify the correct abbreviation.

What State Should You Go to College In?

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How does a snowy winter campus sound to you? Would you rather surf your way to classes on some waves and under the sun for four years? Take this quiz and you shall see which state is most compatible with your college yeses and nos. Say "yes" to these important personality questions!

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!

Shopping As Therapy: Good Health Comes In Small Packages

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Shopping as therapy can be dangerous for many reasons. Learn about shopping as therapy at Discovery Health.

31 Open Carry States and 10 With 'Permissive' Open Carry

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Gun laws in the United States vary by state, especially when it comes to open carry of firearms. In open carry states, people can carry firearms openly without special permits as long as they follow state laws. Most states allow the open carrying of long guns for self-defense in the home, target practice and lawful hunting.

The Most Educated States in 2024

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There are multiple ways to determine the most educated states in the U.S.: Is it the state with the highest percentage of high school diploma holders? The best public schools? The one with the most people who hold graduate degrees? Do you weigh all forms of graduate school education equally when curricula vary so much between MBA, MFA and PhD programs?

How Many People Died on the Trail of Tears?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and legacy of the Trail of Tears and the five tribes affected: Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole and Chickasaw.

Black Loyalists Fought for Their Freedom During the American Revolution

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During America's War for Independence, the British promised enslaved Africans their freedom if they'd join their side. Thousands signed up. What happened next?

States With Legal Weed Outnumber Those Without

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As a remnant of the legacy of President Nixon and the Controlled Substance Act of 1970, cannabis plants are still categorized as Schedule I narcotics at the federal level. Although federal law remains less progressive than state laws, several states with legal weed permit medical or recreational use for citizens.

How the White House Rose Garden Became the Most Famous Garden in the World

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The White House Rose Garden has been the scene of many history-making events, but the story of its creation is a fascinating tale in itself.

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