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Name These American Car Logos From One Image in 7 Minutes
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Learn just how serious American car brands are about the cutthroat business of automaking. We've got enough buyout and bankruptcy intel on this auto challenge to make your head spin. All you've got to do is identify companies by their logos, and we'll pop the hood and dish the dirt!
These 35 Trivia Questions Will Separate Americans From the Rest the World
How American are you? Or are you not American at all? Here are 35 of the most American questions to test your wits about this great country. If you think you know everything about the food, work, sports, entertainment and history of the U.S.A., test your skills here.
Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Difficult American Geography Quiz?
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You won't only need to know the longest river in America, but you might need to know exactly how many U.S. states it touches. Yes! This American geography test is that deep. Now is your time to prove you are up to the challenge!
Ancient Pisco Is Enjoying a Modern-day Renaissance
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A South American brandy, Pisco is experiencing an American renaissance after centuries of popularity - and disputed history - in Peru and Chile.
Which Native American Nations Were the 'Five Civilized Tribes'?
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In the 19th century, five Native American nations were given this title by the U.S. government because they adopted some of the practices of European Americans.
How the Harlem Renaissance Sparked a New African American Identity
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The historic period of the Harlem Renaissance hit its height a century ago, but its influence has impacted American culture through the decades.
How Is a 19th-century Obscenity Law Being Used to Ban the Abortion Pill?
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The Comstock Act is suddenly in the public spotlight, and has become the newest weapon in the fight against legal abortion in the U.S.
How the Dawes Act Stole 90 Million Acres of Native American Land
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An alliance between well-meaning social reformers and land-hungry farmers resulted in a federal act that caused Native Americans to lose millions of acres of land they had once owned.
William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua
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Before being executed in 1860 for his misadventures, William Walker, known as a 'filibuster,' raised a private army and briefly installed himself as the president of Nicaragua.
20 Memorable Moments of the 21st Century So Far
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The world has come a long way since we were prepping for Y2K. We've witnessed some major moments since then. HowStuffWorks looks at 20 big ones.