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How Do the 5 U.S. Territories Differ From the 50 States?

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The United States still has five permanently populated territories. The 3.5 million residents are denied many of the same rights as mainland U.S. citizens. They want this to change.

So You Think You Can France: French Geography 101 Quiz

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If Bourdeaux is a place you'd go and you know the way to Marseilles, if it'd be fine to travel the Rhine and you think the Pyrenees are the bee's knees then maybe this French geography quiz is the one for you. Allons-y!

Can You Answer These Canadian History Questions From Primary School?

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Whether it is a question of the first prime minister or when Canada became a country, take a trip down memory lane and challenge yourself to answer some Canadian history questions from primary school.

How Exploding Head Syndrome Works

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You're deep in dreamland when you hear an explosion so loud you wake up. But there's nothing outside or inside your house making the noise. What just happened?

Are robots replacing human soldiers?

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One U.S. Army leader says robots could account for a significant portion of American fighting forces in the next 20 years or so. Find out how machines are waging war now and how they may change the face of battle in the decades to come.

All 54 African Countries, Including Disputed Territories

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The African continent is home to a remarkable array of cultures, landscapes and histories. This vast land comprises 54 recognized African countries, each with its own distinct identity. Here, we'll explore the countries of Africa, divided into the key regions: North Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa.

5 Things to Know Before You Shoot Video of a Possible Crime

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Recording a video that could potentially become evidence in a criminal case can be very complicated. What do you need to consider before you pull out your phone?

The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought

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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?

Penn Center: A Little-known Haven of the Civil Rights Movement

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The Penn Center was critical to the American civil rights movement. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this overlooked piece of history.

How the Coelacanth Works

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When the coelacanth was discovered in 1938, scientist knew they had found something extraordinary. Learn more about the coelacanth at HowStuffWorks.

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