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The World's Shortest War Lasted Just 38 Minutes
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The Anglo-Zanzibar War lasted less than an hour, involving two countries very unevenly matched. But what was the conflict about?
10 Millennial Slang Words: Salty, Adulting, Slaps and More
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Every generation has its own way of talking, and Millennials — those born between 1981 and 1996 — have added plenty to the pop culture lexicon.
The World's Most Dangerous Bird and 9 Runners-up
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The most dangerous bird species are also some of the most beautiful. These seemingly innocent creatures can pack a punch — or peck — that you definitely want to avoid.
How Archaeology Works
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Archaeology is the study of ancient civilizations and human remains, such as buildings, art or trash. Learn about archaeology and archaeologists.
How Much Do You Remember From "The Man From U.N.C.L.E."?
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Super secret spy gadgets, fast cars, exciting fights and all the '60s-style haircuts you could handle! "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." had everything! Take the quiz and we'll see just how much you remember from this classic show.
Can You Name the Sitcom From One Line of Its Theme Song?
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When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month or even your year, it's time to settle in for a good, old-fashioned music quiz! Do you remember the lyrics from these popular sitcoms? Name that tune in just one line!
Can You Identify All of These Coniferous Trees?
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Conifers conjure up winter scenes with snow and the winter holiday season. But did you know there are some coniferous trees that can't handle the snow? There are even some that thrive in arid regions! If you think know your cones, then take this quiz!
There Are 100s of DC Characters — We'll Be Impressed if You Can Name 40!
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Both captivating and complex, the fantasy worlds created by DC Comics are filled with a unique and diverse cast of characters, spanning multiple dimensions and time periods. Jump into this quiz and see if you can identify them!
How the U.S. Coast Guard Works
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Unique among the U.S. armed forces, the Coast Guard is perpetually on active duty, entrusted with lots responsibilities and chronically underfunded. Learn about the U.S. Coast Guard.
10 Tips for Mapping Your Family History
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You might know where you're going but do you know where you came from? Here are 10 tips for mapping your family history from HowStuffWorks.