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What's the Biggest State in the U.S.A.?
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The United States is divided into 50 states, small and large. So which is the biggest state in the U.S.A.?
Why is offshore drilling so controversial?
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The offshore drilling controversy is often simplified to the economy vs. the environment. Learn about the offshore drilling controversy.
How Leper Colonies (Leprosaria) Work
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Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, was the AIDS of the first millennium. Find out how leper colonies (leprosaria) worked at HowStuffWorks.
5 Famous Death Cars — Where Are They Now?
HowStuffWorks looks at the fates of five famous death cars.
10 Most Destructive Storms
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Witch homicide aside, Dorothy was lucky that her home safely traveled to Oz after the tornado. Many people who lived through the storms on our list were left with nothing.
10 Family Christian Traditions
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Traditions are strong and long-lasting in Christian households. Some of these you may know well, but others could surprise you.
Why Did England and Spain Fight Over an Ear?
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Jenkins' ear -- the severed ear of Capt. Robert Jenkins -- inspired a war. Learn how Robert Jenkins' ear led to a clash of monarchies in the 18th century.
How to Protect Your Property from a Storm Surge
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The deadliest aspect of a hurricane is the storm surge. So is there any way to protect your property from this powerful force?
Down, Set, Answer! The Ultimate College Football Quiz
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Brush the dust off your cleats and get ready. We're about to get down and dirty with some college football trivia. Do you think you can hang?
Can You Pass This Lent Quiz?
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Do you think you know everything there is to know about Lent? If so, we encourage you to test your wits on this Lent quiz, where you'll be challenged on the history of Lent, types of fasting and the "rules" of Lent. Good luck!