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Classic Western Films Quiz

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Howdy, pardner! Sidle on up to the saloon bar, and take a shot at acing this quiz. Find out if you're quick on the draw or a lily-livered coward.

9 Deep-diving Facts About the Lands of Oceania

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Fourteen countries and 39 million square miles make up Oceania in the South Pacific. And bungee jumping was invented there, too.

Why Jim Thorpe Is Often Considered the Greatest Athlete of All Time

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Jim Thorpe overcame almost insurmountable obstacles, from a rough childhood to racial discrimination, to become one of the world's greatest athletes of all time.

Why a U.S. Yield Curve Inversion Worries Recession Watchers

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An inversion of the U.S. Treasury bond yield curve has predicted the last seven U.S. recessions. Is the U.S. in for another one soon?

How Nonemployee Compensation Works

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Nonemployee compensation is a term used for the money contract employees receive. See what you need to know about nonemployee compensation.

Rules for Keeping a Pet Chinchilla

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Chinchillas make fairly good long-term pets. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the special needs of these exotic creatures.

The Rise and Fall of the Oregon Trail

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Hundreds of thousands of emigrants traveled the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail. HowStuffWorks looks at what they endured in their search of a better life.

9 Big Hairy Facts About Gorillas

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HowStuffWorks looks at the elusive and powerful gorilla, of which there are two species, the Eastern gorilla and the Western gorilla.

How Manifest Destiny Stretched the U.S. From Sea to Shining Sea

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President James Polk put the philosophy of Manifest Destiny into action. HowStuffWorks looks at the ideology that helped create the United States.

Who Really Struck It Rich During the California Gold Rush?

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When you think of the California Gold Rush, you probably think a lot of people made millions off that gold, right? Some did, but it wasn't from panning for it.

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