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Top 10 American Political Dynasties
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American political dynasties include the Rockefellers and the Bushes. What are 10 of the most successful political dynasties?
Why did brothers fight on opposite sides of the Civil War?
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Brother against brother was a motif of the Civil War as families were divided -- even Sen. John J. Crittenden's. Read about brother against brother in the war.
Early Twentieth Century Railroads
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Early 20th-century railroads saw major improvements in safety and comfort, as well as new regulations. Learn more about railroads in the early 1900s.
Can You Name More Than 11 of These Things Canadians Would Know?
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When it comes to your knowledge of Canada, are you a geography genius, a political prodigy or more of a pop culture maven? This quiz will test you on all the things Canadians know about their country, including its history, political landscape and the cultural events which have helped shape our nation's identity.
Chocolate: Big Cravings and an Even Bigger Carbon Footprint
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Do you know the carbon footprint of that chocolate bar you're craving? Take a look with HowStuffWorks.
What's the Difference Between Key Limes and Regular Limes?
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You may see a recipe for Key lime pie and wonder how important it is to use Key limes rather than regular Persian limes. What's the difference between them anyway?
Pawpaws: The Forgotten Fruit That Could Use a Little Love
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You probably won't find a pawpaw in your grocery store or local farmers' market, so what's the deal with this most elusive of fruits?
United States Enacts the Lend-Lease Bill: January 1941-June 1941
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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from January 1941 to June 1941. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.
How Xeriscaping Works
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Xeriscaping can help keep a lush, green landscape from succumbing to drought and turning into a yellow wasteland. Learn about Xeriscaping.
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!