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What's the Meaning of the 'Don't Tread on Me' Flag?
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The "Don't Tread on Me" flag, showing a rattlesnake on a yellow background, has its roots in America's Revolutionary War but has become a right-wing symbol in the 21st century. What does it really mean?
Allies Bomb Northern Nazi Germany: June 1943-December 1943
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This World War II timeline highlights key events from June 1943-December 1943. Get details on the Allies' bombing of Nazi Germany, and more.
How Animal Domestication Works
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Animal domestication happened long ago. Find out which animals were domesticated first and why animals were domesticated at all.
Can You Tell What Countries These International Border Crossings Are In?
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Borders delineate the shapes of nations and the limits of their reach, culturally, militarily and in terms of natural resources. Border crossings have been flashpoints throughout history. Could you recognize them if you saw them?
Which Region of the United States Fits You Best?
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From the shores of California to the bayou's of Louisiana and beyond, each region embodies a particular lifestyle, culture and community mindset. Find out where you truly belong by taking this quiz.
Chances Are You'll Never See a Pine Marten in the Wild
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Pine martens are elusive and love to stay hidden in deep forests, but with strong claws, they are great climbers and hunters.
The State Map Outline Quiz
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They might vary in size and dimensions, but in the end, every state has a shape. Do you know how the states have shaped up over the years? Here's your chance to find out!
The Tallest Mountain in the U.S. and 7 Close Contenders
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Although most of the highest mountains in the world are in Asia (looking at you, Mount Everest and Himalayas), the United States is home to some of the most breathtaking and impressive mountain ranges in the world.
Think the Founding Fathers Were a Bunch of Old Men? Think Again
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We see them in paintings of the day as a congregation of arthritic old men, drily deciding the terms of the new republic when, in actuality, some were as young as 26.
How Vampires Work
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The vampire legend has been evolving for centuries. The most common image of the vampire was born in Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula" in 1897, but the stories go back further than that. Learn all about the undead.