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These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations
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Many states (or territories) that are now part of the U.S.A. were once independent, even if not recognized as such by other countries. We'll look at some of them.
Poinsettia: The Mexican Christmas Flower That Blooms in the Dark
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Poinsettia blooms in early winter and is popular around Christmas, but it's demanding and needs several hours of daily darkness to rebloom.
Cryptozoology: Hunting Bigfoot and Other Mysterious Beasts
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Cryptozoology is the study of creatures that are rumored to exist. But for true believers, these "cryptids" are alive and well and lurking among us.
If We Give You a Capital, Can You Give Us the Right State?
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These are the cities where state governments reside, laws are passed, and the future of a state gets determined. Sure, some of them might sound familiar, but do you know in which state each of these capitals can be found?
How Much Do You Really Know About the World?
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Earth is the only planet in our solar system that isn't named after a mythological god or goddess. It's not flat, but it's not a sphere either. We only have one Earth. What do you know about the planet?
Blue Java: The Banana That Tastes Like Ice Cream
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Blue java bananas are remarkable in that they taste like ice cream. HowStuffWorks peels into these bananas.
All About the Red-Black-Green Flag of Pan-African Pride
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Today's flag, the red-black-green Pan-African flag, is a key symbol of Black culture for the African diaspora, including African Americans.
Solar Storm + Earth's Magnetic Field = Auroras Galore
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In 1859, the Carrington Event was the most intense global solar storm ever recorded. The effects were felt all over the Earth.
8 Famous Parks Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Plus a Tiny One You May Not Know About
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The designer of New York's Central Park believed that public parks were 'democratic spaces' belonging to all citizens, and aren't we glad he did?
Can You Match the Food to Its Country of Origin?
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Do you know where bangers and mash originated? What about macadamia nuts? They were originally only found in one country. Let's test you!