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Did the Dutch really trade Manhattan for nutmeg?
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Did the Dutch really trade New Netherland for nutmeg? Find out why nutmeg was more valuable than Manhattan.
Paganism Is the Oldest, Newest Religion
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Originally, 'Pagan' was a putdown for the country folk who continued to worship the old Roman gods, rather than embracing Christianity. Today, paganism is having a resurgence but with a modern twist.
Are Banana Spiders Harmless? Depends on Which You See
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Is the "banana spider" you're looking at the one that sits around harmlessly catching flies, or could its bite kill a small child? If we rely solely on common names, this question is complicated.
Why Are Certain Foods Eaten Mainly at Breakfast?
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Americans expect certain foods for breakfast. But why did these particular foods end up as morning meals? HowStuffFoods lets the foods tell the story.
Can You Identify These Ford Cars From the '80s?
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Strap in and speed toward the end of this quiz! Let's see if you've got what it takes to take on the ultimate '80s Ford quiz.
Can You Score 27/35 on This Difficult World Geography Quiz?
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You Ghana love this! We just know it! The ultimate world geography quiz just for you! Andes let's see how well you do! Aim high! But you better know your geographical features, capitals and landmarks found all over the globe!
What are French Fries?
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French fries may be named for the term frenching, cut in lengthwise strips or for France,where Jefferson found fried potatoes. Learn about fries.
Ford Tri-Motor
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The Ford Tri-Motor was a classic airplane used for military and other applications. See specifications for this classic airplane.
'Norse to See You': Take Our Viking Quiz!
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Helmets, battles, Leif Erikson Day - our Viking quiz has it all. Grab some mead and let's get started!
Ridiculous History: Vitamin Donuts Were a Thing?
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A company marketed doughnuts as healthy and full of vitamins. Read the article to learn more about the vitamin doughnuts of the 1940s.