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The April Fools' Day Quiz
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If you think you know everything there is to know about pranks and hoaxes, the joke just may be on you. Take this quiz to learn why the merrymaking day came to be, how it's celebrated in different places and some of the best pranks of all time.
Why E.O. Wilson Was Called the 'Darwin of the 21st Century'
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Edward Osborne "E.O." Wilson never grew out of his "bug period" as a child and, as a result, became one of the world's foremost experts on the subject of ants.
10 Completely Archaic Laws Still on the Books
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There are lots of weird, archaic laws on the books. Learn about some of the most bizarre and completely archaic laws still on the books.
Exactly what happens if we run out of water?
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On a planet that is 70 percent water, people don't have enough clean, safe water to drink. We're in a water crisis, and water rights are becoming a big issue. What happens if we just plain run out?
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?
The Messy Legacy of the Columbus Day Holiday
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As more states are swapping Columbus Day celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day observances, does Columbus Day still have any relevance?
Where does your unclaimed luggage end up?
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Unclaimed luggage usually ends up at the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama, where it is then sold. Learn more about unclaimed luggage.
The Story of Eric Rudolph, the Real 1996 Olympic Park Bomber
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Eric Rudolph evaded the FBI for seven years, after planting bombs in Atlanta and Birmingham, Alabama. HowStuffWorks looks at what drove him to kill.
Slavery Under Another Name: What Were the Black Codes?
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The Emancipation Proclamation may have signified the formal end of slavery. But the newly enacted Black Codes effectively re-enslaved thousands of Black people.
Can You Accurately Guess the Population of Every American State?
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This quiz will bring you to your "census." There are over 7 billion people in the world, but only 329.7 million of them live in the United States. Can you tell us where we might find them?