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The Land Down Under: The Australian Geography Quiz
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You may already know that the Australian continent includes the Australian mainland and nearby islands, but how well-versed are you in some of the finer details of its geography? Test your knowledge of the "land down under" with this Australian geography quiz.
The Least Populated Country (and 7 Tiny Runners-up)
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Not every country is bursting at the seams. While the world’s population continues to climb, some nations remain remarkably small in terms of people.
All the Countries That Drive on the Left Side of the Road
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Left-side or left-hand traffic may seem backwards for most U.S. drivers, but it's nothing new; in the 17th and 18th centuries, it helped control the flow of horse-drawn carriages on London Bridge. These laws set the trend for many of the world's countries that drive on the left side of the road.
Did the Dutch really trade Manhattan for nutmeg?
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Did the Dutch really trade New Netherland for nutmeg? Find out why nutmeg was more valuable than Manhattan.
Ridiculous History: 150 Years Ago, Men Killed for the Eggs of These Birds
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What is the San Francisco Egg War? Learn more about the history of the Egg War in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
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.
10 Least Known Countries: Nauru, Tuvalu, Comoros, and More
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Most people can rattle off the names of big tourist hotspots. But ask them about the least known countries, and you’ll probably get a blank stare. (And rightfully so: That's a pretty weird question to ask.)
20 Most Obese Countries in the World
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For at least the last half century, obesity has been one the rise around the world, contributing to what many officials consider a public health crisis. While there remains some controversy about how to accurately quantify the risks, the worldwide obesity rate continues to climb, and with it, a host of health problems.
How Alcatraz Worked
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Alcatraz was built to house the worst criminals and said to be impossible to escape. See pictures of Alcatraz and go inside Alcatraz prison to meet its inmates.
Why Can't We Solve the Amelia Earhart Mystery?
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Why can't we solve the Amelia Earhart mystery? Read about her disappearance and why what happened to Amelia Earhart remains a mystery.