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Test Your Knowledge of British Geography!

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Across the pond sits an island that is the hub of what is known as the United Kingdom. A world power for centuries, this land is well known for many things. But how well do you know the land of the British?

Can You Score 27/35 On This Difficult WWII Quiz?

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War is terrible but it's important that we remember the past, no matter how horrible. Why? Well, many brave men and women didn't give their lives for nothing, did they? But how much do you know about the greatest ever conflict?

What's Your Paris IQ?

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Grab your beret and head off with us to one of the world's most intriguing cities...and mais oui, there's much more to see in Paris than just the Eiffel Tower! Acing this quiz means you can pass for a local in this land of revolution and red wine.

What Do You Know About the Treaty of Versailles?

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This Versailles Treaty test is required trivia. Gain a better understanding of today's current events by peeking into the past with our war history challenge. Find out how strong words on a piece of paper ended one major war and quite possibly may have led us into another.

How Hitler's Blitzkrieg Tactic Shocked the Allies in WWII

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The Blitzkrieg shocked the world: How could an army defeat its enemy so quickly and no one could counter it? Luckily the Allies cracked the code.

Why Is April 1 a Day to Celebrate Foolishness?

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Why is April 1 a day to play pranks on others? How did this tradition begin? And are you going to prank someone on April Fool's Day?

Where do salad dressings get their names?

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I've enjoyed Thousand Island salad dressing for years, and I've always wondered how it got its name. For that matter, how did ranch dressing get its name? Is French dressing really from France? And what is in those dressings?

Why Did England and Spain Fight Over an Ear?

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Jenkins' ear -- the severed ear of Capt. Robert Jenkins -- inspired a war. Learn how Robert Jenkins' ear led to a clash of monarchies in the 18th century.

What is the history of stock car racing?

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The history of stock car racing is quite fascinating. Learn more about the history of stock car caring at HowStuffWorks.

Start of World War II: September 1939-March 1940

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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from September 1939 to April 1940. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.

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