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Can You Guess Which of These Two American Cities Is Furthest North?
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From Florida to Maine or California to Alaska, the United States is a vast country with plenty of interesting cities to explore. But do you know which cities are located north or south of others? Take a trip through this quiz to find out!
The Legacy of African American Spirituals in Today's Gospel and Blues Music
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Gospel and blues music and songs of the civil rights movement have roots in slave spirituals, songs of sorrow, but jubilation at the idea of freedom.
How was the construction of the World Trade Center unique?
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The World Trade Center employed several new approaches to skyscraper construction. From slurry walls to sky lobbies to "tube within a tube" design features, what made this project distinctive from an architectural engineering standpoint?
Can You Identify All of These Australian Candies From an Image?
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Australia has a lot more to offer than Bloomin' Onions and Vegemite. The Land Down Under is full of some surprisingly good candies, from chocolate and chews to some snacks that might be a little weird to non-Aussies ... musk sticks, anyone? Take our quiz to see how many of these candies you can name.
10 Most Common Attractive Nuisances
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Attractive nuisances often draw the attention of children and can cause injuries or even death. What common features of your neighborhoods are considered attractive nuisances?
Why Are Boy Bands Bigger Stars Than Girl Groups?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the differences between boy bands and girl groups and why the former seems to have more staying power, even today.
Russian Army Repels Hitler's Forces: August 1942-January 1943
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The Russian Army repelling Hitler's forces put an end to the bloodiest battle in history. Learn about it and other World War II events of this period.
9 Legends of American Folklore
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From Johnny Appleseed to Paul Bunyan, figures of American folklore continue to inspire and engage. Before the invention on radio and television, people created these characters to help people cope with hard times. Learn more about these legendary figures.
Annie Londonderry Bicycled Around the World and Into the Record Books
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At age 23, Annie Cohen Kopchovsky, aka Annie Londonderry, set out on an around-the-world cycling adventure. Why did she do it and did she make it?
Allies Bomb Northern Nazi Germany: June 1943-December 1943
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This World War II timeline highlights key events from June 1943-December 1943. Get details on the Allies' bombing of Nazi Germany, and more.