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12 Midwest States: A Hub for Agriculture and Heavy Industry
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The Midwest region, also known as the Middle West or the North Central Region of the United States, is home to Lake of the Ozarks, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Mall of America. With the agriculture and manufacturing industries, the area has also had a big economic impact.
Are Abnormal Archaeological Finds Proof of Extraterrestrial Life?
Are strange skeletons unearthed across the globe evidence that we're not alone, or are they simply more myths and legends that are bound to be debunked?
Why Is a Town in Brazil Celebrating the U.S. Confederacy?
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The podcast Part-Time Genius asks which places exemplify American cultures outside the U.S. - and how America acquired its overseas territories.
What are the Nazca lines?
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Long before crop circles captured the world's imagination, a Peruvian culture called the Nazca went about creating a series of intricate lines -- sometimes in the shapes of animals -- on the desert floor. But how'd they do it -- and why?
What is justice?
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Justice is often used interchangeably with the word "fairness." So what exactly is justice? Learn about justice in this article.
Test Your Knowledge of Presidential Campaign Slogans
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Take our HowStuffWorks quiz on victorious presidential campaign slogans to find what worked.
What was the first telescope that humans launched into space?
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The history of space exploration is full of firsts: first animal in space, first human on the moon, first probe to reach mars. But as they say, you've got to look before you leap. So what was the first telescope launched into space?
Which Famous Boxer Are You?
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The sport of boxing has been around since the days of Alexander. It is a sport where people who really quite like each other can beat each other bloody, and where long running feuds between hated rivals can end in a violent confrontation. Boxing has produced some fascinating figures, but which one are you?
¿Cuál de los Beatles eres?
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Quizá The Beatles ha sido la banda de rock más famosa en la historia de la música. Con un valor neto de más de $600 millones, estos músicos dejaron marca. Y tú, ¿eres más parecido a Paul, Ringo, John o George? Vamos a averiguarlo.
12 Weird Words That Don't Always Mean What They Used To
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The English language is full of quirks, and sometimes weird words sneaks into your vocabulary that make you stop and scratch your head when you really think about them.