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Can You Finish the Lyrics to These Hit '80s British Songs?
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Are you familiar with '80s tunes from the English lot beyond the usual punk and pop? Well, let's take a trip down memory lane and test your musical knowledge with this quiz!
John Smith's True Story Is Way Better Than the Fictional Tale
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John Smith has been described as a tireless soldier, self-promoter and publicist. In today's speak, you might even call him an influencer.
Why Is Chuck Short for Charles and Dick Short for Richard?
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There's no 'U' in Charles or 'B' in William, so how did those get to be the nicknames? HowStuffWorks investigates.
Is it 'Jury-rigged' or 'Jerry-rigged'?
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When you're holding something together with nothing more than spit and perhaps some duct tape (duck tape?), what is the correct term, jury- or jerry-rigged?
Why Is a Town in Brazil Celebrating the U.S. Confederacy?
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The podcast Part-Time Genius asks which places exemplify American cultures outside the U.S. - and how America acquired its overseas territories.
How Jazz Works
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Jazz is often referred to as 'Americas Classical Music.' Find out where jazz music was created and learn about the culture associated with jazz.
'International' Foods Invented In the U.S.A. Quiz
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Some tasty "international" foods were not created in other countries but actually in the good old U.S.A. Think you know which dishes were first cooked where?
How Propaganda Works
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Propaganda encompasses a range of deceptive persuasive techniques, from print to broadcast media. Read about propaganda and who uses it.
Can You Crush This General Knowledge Quiz?
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From classic films to literature to American history, how well do you know basic trivia? Test your knowledge and perhaps learn something new with this general knowledge quiz!
How Good Are You at Spelling, Really?
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Think you're a good speller? Let's put that to the test! We're going beyond "the" and "teh", "broccoli" and "brocoli" or "truely" and "truly" to quiz you on some of the hardest words for English speakers to get right.