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Why Is Ukraine's Capital Pronounced 'Kyiv' and Not 'Kiev'?
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The pronunciation of "Kyiv" goes far beyond personal preference. It actually has geopolitical significance.
The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought
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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?
Quiz: What's This Country's Former Name?
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From war to political unrest to rebranding, there are all sorts of reasons countries change names. Match the former country names with our quiz.
Are You a U.S. War History Expert?
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The USA has a storied military history, but how much do you know about their many conflicts and those involved in them? Is your knowledge that of a Private, or are you worthy of being a General of the Armies? Get ready to take the battlefield against our U.S. war history quiz to find out.
Can You Name the European Country From Three Clues?
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We give you just three hints so you can name the right European country. Hint number four is: the countries are all on the European continent. Now, see if that info helps much when you take this super-challenging, super-fun quiz!
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?
Can You ID All of the US Presidents From a Single Image?
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Are you a US history buff? In particular, can you identify each US President from one image? Try your luck and learn some presidential trivia while you're at it!
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
If You Know These 35 Texas Things, You're Probably a True Texan!
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All your exes might be from Texas, but they also have a unique way of interacting with the world. If you think you know all there is to know about the Lone Star state, prove it.
The Land of Mordor? How Hackers and Spies Use Google Translate
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How is it possible for hackers to infiltrate Google Translate? HowStuffWorks Now explains the interplay between machine and man.