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Test Your Knowledge of the Industrial Revolution
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Test your knowledge of what went down during the age of expanding landscapes, incredible innovation and the ultimate shift in life as people knew it.
In 19th-century Paris, the Morgue Was the Best Show in Town
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Today Paris' best-known attractions are perhaps the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées. In the 19th-century, it was the morgue.
What is soft-story seismic retrofitting?
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A soft-story building has a first floor that's more flexible than the ones above -- think apartments over a department store that's mostly open space. How does soft-story retrofitting keep such buildings from collapsing in a quake?
All 54 African Countries, Including Disputed Territories
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The African continent is home to a remarkable array of cultures, landscapes and histories. This vast land comprises 54 recognized African countries, each with its own distinct identity. Here, we'll explore the countries of Africa, divided into the key regions: North Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa.
How Sparta Turned Its Men Into Super-Soldiers — and Dancers
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Movies like '300' have popularized the image of ancient Spartans as super-warriors. But that's only part of the story
What Is the Oldest Country in the World? Depends on Your Criteria
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With constantly changing borders and governments, identifying the oldest countries in the world is tricky work.
Can You Identify the Canadian Winter Holiday Destinations From an Image?
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The Great White North is the best place in the entire world for keeping the holiday season jolly and bright, especially during First Light! Strap on your snowshoes because things are about to get festive!
Can You Name All These Pro Baseball Teams From A Partial Logo?
A baseball teams logo isn't just a branding feature, it represents a long history of achievements and challenges which occurred under one name. Each team has had hundreds of seasons, yet each season, each team has remained under their team name. And that name is known through the logo. Find out just how much of a Pro Baseball fan you are by naming these teams through only a partial logo!
What State Does Your Heart Belong To?
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Which American state do you love more than all the others? Quiz your way across the country, and we'll figure out what state has stolen your heart. Will we get it right, or will we need to draw the map again?
How do movie productions shut off streets for filming?
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With all the traffic inconvenience this can cause, how do movie companies get away with shutting off streets for filming? Find out at HowStuffWorks.