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Can You Locate These Wild West Cities on a Map?
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If you name all of these towns in the West, from Tombstone to Ruby you'd be best, then pick Dodge City out from the rest, and ride off in the sunset in the West. Do your best in the quiz and we'll see if you know Oatman from Virginia City.
The Strongest Tornado Ever, by Wind Speed, Size and Damage
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These spinning columns of air are some of the most violent storms on Earth, capable of tearing apart entire towns in seconds. The most powerful winds ever recorded have been associated with intense tornadoes, making them one of nature's most destructive forces.
How Centropolis FX Creates Visual Effects
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A movie like "The Patriot" contains an amazing range of visual effects -- Centropolis FX created everything from new towns to virtual soldiers for this movie! Go behind-the-scenes and learn exactly how CFX makes the imaginary look completely real!
Can You Identify the City From Its Major League Teams?
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Get your game face on! We've got a quiz covering some big-time cities and their major league franchises. Do you know where to put your Red Sox and your White Sox (and we don't mean laundry)? Travel North America with this team-themed trivia!
Do You Know Which Cities Have a NHL Team, and Which Don't?
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Put everything you're doing on ice and get ready to "check" this quiz! We want to know if you're an NHL super fan. Can you identify these hockey towns and those that might wish they were? Travel the U.S. one NHL team at a time!
Was there really a pied piper of Hamelin?
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"The Pied Piper of Hamelin" is a classic fairy tale, but does it belong in the history books? Scholars think a real pied piper might've existed -- learn why.
Harpers Ferry Has a Complex and Dizzying History
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Harpers Ferry is known as the spot where John Brown launched his disastrous slave rebellion. But why was it also a transportation and ammunitions powerhouse?
Can You Identify Every Player on the Republic of Ireland National Football Team?
The Republic of Ireland national football team has come a long way, both in the history of the sport and of Ireland itself, but how well do you know the recent players? Could you recognize them on sight?
How do movie productions shut off streets for filming?
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With all the traffic inconvenience this can cause, how do movie companies get away with shutting off streets for filming? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Guess Which of the Five Nordic Countries These Places Belong To?
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Nordic history is beautiful and vast, and when you visit one of the five recognized Nordic countries of the world, you're sure to have an unforgettable adventure. Test your knowledge of Nordic geography with this country and places quiz.