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Smarter Than the Average American? Take This USA Quiz!

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Hundreds of millions of people live in the USA, but very few of them know all that much about the country they live in. Do you fit in that category, or do you think you're smarter than the average American? Take our quiz on all things America to find out.

True or False: The Crazy Laws Quiz

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There are thousands of laws out there designed to keep people civil, safe and organized... and then there are those laws that make you scratch your head and wonder how they ever got passed in the first place. Take our quiz to see if you can spot some of the craziest laws on the books!

Golden Gate Bridge Facts for Your Next Trivia Night

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Back in the 1930s, folks realized they needed a better way to cross the Golden Gate Strait between San Francisco and the Marin Headlands than by boat. Over eighty years later, the Golden Gate Bridge is the city's most prominent landmark.

The Animal Kingdom Trivia Quiz

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So, you love everything there is about the animal kingdom, do you? Well, let's see if you know some of these amazing facts! They will surely test you...

Why Are Potassium Iodide Pills Selling Like Crazy?

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Demand for potassium iodide pills has surged since Russia attacked Ukraine and threats of nuclear war loom. But why these pills, and what do they have to do with nuclear radiation?

Why Is the Thwaites Glacier Called the 'Doomsday Glacier'?

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Scientists are concerned that the Thwaites Glacier is melting at a rapid pace, though some don't love the name "Doomsday Glacier." What does the rapid melt of this huge glacier mean for the future of our planet?

What Is A Rip Current?

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Rip currents are narrow, powerful currents of water that run from the beach out into the ocean. Learn how rip currents form and how to escape rip currents.

The Four-day Workweek Isn't as Crazy as You Think

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Studies have shown that people spend less than half of each day really being productive. So, why not reduce the workweek to 32 hours and get more done? Although it's worked at a number of companies, others balk at making the change.

Why in the World Do U.S. Presidents Pardon Turkeys?

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Every year the U.S. president pardons a turkey and Americans eat it up. Not the bird, but the ceremony. How did this priceless tradition even start?

20 Marvel Characters You Probably Didn't Know Were In The Cinematic Universe

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Ever since Marvel started out as Timely Comics over 75 years ago, literally thousands of heroes, villains, sidekicks, and supporting characters have been dreamt up to play a part in the countless stories printed by the now world famous publisher. And now that Marvel's movie studio is firing on all cylinders, it's someone's job to choose [...] The post 20 Marvel Characters You Probably Didn't Know Were In The Cinematic Universe appeared first on Goliath.

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