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Can a Country Buy Another Country?

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Can a country actually buy another country? HowStuffWorks looks into the history and feasibility of countries buying and selling each other.

Ghana's Fantasy Coffins Are to Die For

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HowStuffWorks looks at the Ghanaian tradition of burying the dead in fantasy coffins, vibrant works of art made by skillful master carpenters.

Goofy-looking Emus Are Leggy, Flightless and Very Friendly

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HowStuffWorks gets to know the emu, the world's second largest bird next to the ostrich.

Could Electric Motor Conversions Save Classic Cars?

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Crate motors are popular for breathing new life into old cars. HowStuffWorks looks at how they've also gone electric so your classic car can go green.

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.

In the Caribbean, It's Not Christmas Without Black Cake

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Even if you think you hate fruitcake, a taste of Caribbean black cake could go a long way toward changing your mind. Let's dive into its rich and delicious history.

Why Socotra Is Known as the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'

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This alien-looking archipelago off the coast of Yemen is teeming with plants and animals. Many species here are threatened or endangered. Can they be saved?

Hass History: How Mexican Avocados Came to Rule the U.S.

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America just can't do without Mexican avocados. And the Mexican cartels want a piece of the pie.

If You Get 29/35 on This Soccer Quiz, You Can Fake Your Way as a World Cup Referee

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Not everyone can be a soccer referee, especially in the World Cup. Do you have what it takes? Here's your chance to find out!

The Presidential Records Act Is Essential for the National Archives

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The FBI searched Mar-a-Lago for missing White House documents on behalf of the National Archives. How did they even know what to look for?

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