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How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?

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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?

Can You Name All 40 of These Farm Animals?

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So you think you're six degrees from Old MacDonald, huh? Well, there's only one way to find out. If you can ace this quiz, we might just add you to the family tree! The rooster is crowing; it's time to name these farm animals now!

Will the Real Brachiosaurus Please Stand Up?

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Brachiosaurus has been portrayed in popular culture many times, but the representations of this mysterious dinosaur are largely based on another massive dino called Giraffatitan brancai.

Typhoid Mary Was the Original Super Spreader

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Mary Mallon was an Irish immigrant working as a cook in New York. She was a carrier of typhoid fever, but was she really a ruthless murderer?

Tree Pictures

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These tree pictures will allow you to stroll through the world of walnuts, maples, redwoods and more. Check out these tree pictures at HowStuffWorks.

What is the most isolated culture on Earth -- and what can we learn from it?

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The most isolated culture on Earth has managed to avoid the rapid evolution of society and technology. Learn about the most isolated culture.

Billions of Brood X Cicadas Are About to Get Loud

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And we mean really loud. Like up to 100 decibels loud. Get all the buzz on what's making these bug-eyed bugs return.

Milk Snake: Harmless Yet Colored for Danger

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Often confused with the venomous coral snake, which advertises its toxicity through bright bands of color, the milk snake is harmless to humans.

Afghanistan Fell Fast to the Taliban. What's Next for the Middle East?

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After 20 years of U.S. presence in Afghanistan, Taliban fighters swept through the country with lightning speed, taking control of the capital city Kabul on Sunday. What does the future hold for the people there?

11 Pretty Awesome Facts About the Pacific Ocean

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It covers more than 30 percent of the planet, and is home to all kinds of sea creatures. What other facts make the Pacific Ocean so amazing?

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