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What Fueled the Famous Feud Between the Hatfields and McCoys?
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The Hatfield and McCoy family names are recognized for one thing: fighting for decades. But what were they so angry about and why so many years of feuding?
Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Difficult American Geography Quiz?
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You won't only need to know the longest river in America, but you might need to know exactly how many U.S. states it touches. Yes! This American geography test is that deep. Now is your time to prove you are up to the challenge!
The True Story of the Blue People of Kentucky
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The Fugates and the Combses lost the genetic lottery, as both shared a rare trait that made their skin blue. What happened to the blue people of Kentucky?
5 Fall Foods You Can Forage in Your Own Neighborhood
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Foraging is the practice of searching your native environment for edibles — and anybody can do it. Here are five commonly found foraging favorites.
Good night, John-Boy: The Waltons quiz
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"The Waltons" took the classic story of a big family struggling to survive and added a twist -- placing them smack in the middle of Appalachia -- in the middle of the Great Depression. Despite the odds, the Waltons remained a tight-knit group and the family always managed to triumph against tough odds. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about this beloved '70s series.
How Snake Handlers Work
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Snake handlers risk their lives every time they hold a venomous snake. Learn more about snake handlers at HowStuffWorks.
14 Notable Grand Ole Opry Performers
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The Grand Ole Opry made Nashville the country music capital of the world. See our list of 14 notable Grand Ole Opry performers, including Johnny Cash.
Why Does the 'Dirty Dancing' Lake Keep Draining?
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Mountain Lake in Virginia is best known for its starring role in 'Dirty Dancing.' But today, it's nothing more than a muddy pit that's all but dried up ... and geologists think they may know why.
How Much Do You Know About the Baptist Church?
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This faith tradition, long associated with the American South, has a more rich and complex history than many people know. Want to test your knowledge about the past and present of this Christian denomination? Take the plunge with our quiz!
The Surprisingly Radical History of Mother's Day
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Though Mother's Day seems to be filled with sweetness and light, it had a rather heavy origin, arising as a post-Civil War plea for peace.