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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!
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.
What's Next for Roe v. Wade in the Courts?
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The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the challenge to the restrictive Mississippi abortion ban Dec. 1, 2021. What does it mean for Roe v. Wade? Could the landmark case be overturned?
Did a U.S. president rewrite the Bible?
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The Jefferson bible gives a glimpse into the mind of an enigmatic president's religious views. Read how the Jefferson bible was created and where it is now.
10 Things That Went Missing Without a Trace
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What do George Washington's false teeth, a 42-ton steel sculpture and the crew of Flight 19 have in common? They all mysteriously vanished.
Bird Pictures
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Did you know that it's the possession of feathers, not the ability to fly, that distinguishes birds from other animals? Check out these bird pictures.
The Most Educated States in 2024
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There are multiple ways to determine the most educated states in the U.S.: Is it the state with the highest percentage of high school diploma holders? The best public schools? The one with the most people who hold graduate degrees? Do you weigh all forms of graduate school education equally when curricula vary so much between MBA, MFA and PhD programs?
What Are the Biggest Lakes in the U.S.?
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The United States is home to some truly spectacular lakes. Whether considering the massive Great Lakes themselves or deep alpine gems like Lake Tahoe, with its crystal-clear waters, America is well-stocked with many sizable bodies of water.
What's the Difference Between Redistricting and Gerrymandering?
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It's that time of decade, when congressional maps get redrawn to reflect population growth - and often to improve one party's chances at the polls. So, when does redistricting become gerrymandering? The line is blurry.
13 Overturned Supreme Court Cases
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The U.S. Supreme Court may be the highest court in the land, but the justices that sit on the bench sometimes reverse course. It doesn't happen often, but here are 13 Supreme Court cases in history that have been overturned.