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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?

How well do you know your birds of prey?

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Do you know your birds of prey? Birds of prey also referred to as raptors, can easily be identified by their hooked bills and sharp talons. They are also known for their keen eyesight. This group of birds includes various species of hawks, eagles, owls and even gulls. Take our quiz to find out if you know as much as you think you do about birds of prey!

Can You Identify More Than 11 of These Classic Cars?

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They say the average car loses 90% of its value after 10 years, but these aren't your average cars. They've been around for at least 20 years and can be worth millions. Test your auto skills and try to identify 11 of these classic cars.

Will the Real Brachiosaurus Please Stand Up?

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Brachiosaurus has been portrayed in popular culture many times, but the representations of this mysterious dinosaur are largely based on another massive dino called Giraffatitan brancai.

Annual Flowers Image Gallery

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Annuals are primed to germinate quickly when conditions are right, grow speedily, and then make loads of flowers, fruits, roots, and seeds. Learn all about annual flowers by checking out this annual flower pictures image gallery.

How to Volunteer for Missing Persons

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Do you want to volunteer for missing persons? Learn how to volunteer for missing persons at HowStuffWorks.

Why are sloths so slow?

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Sloths move slowly mostly because of their vegetarian diet. Learn why sloths move slowly and how their anatomy supports such lethargy.

Why We Love Henry David Thoreau, in 5 Quotes

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We may think of Thoreau as the Walden Pond hermit who penned profound books on nature and philosophy. But he was also funny and sociable and valued his friends deeply.

Which Native American Nations Were the 'Five Civilized Tribes'?

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In the 19th century, five Native American nations were given this title by the U.S. government because they adopted some of the practices of European Americans.

Milk Snake: Harmless Yet Colored for Danger

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Often confused with the venomous coral snake, which advertises its toxicity through bright bands of color, the milk snake is harmless to humans.

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