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A Nation Divided: Civil War Quiz
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Although it ended more than a century ago, the scars of the Civil War are still with Americans today. Think you know more than the average Billy Yank or Johnny Reb about the blood and politics behind the war? Find out by taking our Civil War quiz.
Branch Davidians and David Koresh's End of the World
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In 1993, FBI officials and other law enforcement agents became locked in a 51-day standoff with the Branch Davidians, a religious sect living on a 940-acre farm and compound near Waco, Texas, led by self-proclaimed prophet David Koresh.
Can You Pass This Mexican History Quiz?
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Mexico is a colorful nation with a complicated and violent history. The region has seen the rise and fall of empires and political dynasties spanning centuries. What do you really know about Mexican history?
How a Panic Room Works
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A panic room is a safe room that people can hole up in the event of an emergency. Read about panic rooms and learn about the technology installed in panic rooms.
The Cadaver Synod: When a Dead Pope Was Put on Trial
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During one of the most political times in papal history, Pope Formosus' corpse was dug up and put on trial for crimes of hist past.
Explorer Daniel Boone Blazed a Trail to the American West
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Forget the coonskin cap. Daniel Boone didn't wear one. But he did inspire a TV show, live with (and fight) Indians and help establish Kentucky as the 14th colony.
Tecumseh: The Driving Force Behind the Native American Confederacy
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Some consider Shawnee leader Tecumseh to be one of the most remarkable Native Americans in history. He stood not just for the Shawnee. He stood for all Native Americans.
Can You Name the American City From a Well-Known Fact?
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America is more than just a single nation -- it's made up of individual cities and states, each with their own distinct history and culture. Take our quiz to see if you can identify these U.S. cities from a single well-known fact!
Pearl Harbor Attack: What Led to It and What Was the Aftermath?
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Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor was the major event that caused the United States to enter World War II. Learn about the attack only at HowStuffWorks.
Who owns the Internet?
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Who owns the Internet is a question that cannot be easily answered because it is truly a global system. Find out who owns the Internet in this article.