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How Much Do You Know About the Spanish Conquest of the Americas?
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Whether you call it colonization or conquest, the Spanish definitely set out to make the Americas their own -- and that's exactly what they did. How much do you know about the Spanish takeover of the Americas?
The Super-cute Axolotl Is Also a Ruthless Carnivore
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The axolotl, a critically endangered species, can regenerate virtually any of its limbs or organs and has a face that's totally irresistible.
Xoloitzcuintli: The Mexican Hairless Dog, Ancient Guide to the Underworld
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The xoloitzcuintli is one of the most ancient of dog breeds and even was considered a guide to the underworld by the Aztec and Mayan civilizations.
What's the Zone of Silence?
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The Zone of Silence is Mexico's own Bermuda Triangle, a place where radio signals don't work and an alien might just turn up. But what is the real story behind it?
How Quinceañeras Work
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Quinceañeras celebrate Hispanic girls' transition to womanhood. What makes them different from typical birthday parties?
Can You Correctly Guess the Locations of These Ancient Civilizations?
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As far back as 5,000 years ago, powerful civilizations rose and fell. Mesopotamia. Ancient Persia. The Incas. While you may recognize these names, do you know where these ancient peoples once resided?
How Cinco de Mayo Works
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When you hear the words "Cinco de Mayo," what comes to mind? Margaritas? Mariachi bands? Find out what Cinco de Mayo is all about.
How Crystal Skulls Work
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To some people, a crystal skull is simply a crystal in the shape of a human skull. But to those who believe in the supernatural, it can represent doom or hope.
Your Teachers Will Be Impressed If You Can Guess the Modern Day Names of These Places
A top-seller at any U.S. Chinese restaurant, the plum and soy flavored dish Peking duck is named after China's largest city of Beijing ... Wait, what? Like so many places across the globe, Beijing's former name lives on only in recipes, history books and memories. Learn more with this quiz!
How to Make Sugar Skulls for Day of the Dead
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HowStuffWorks finds out how to make sugar skulls, an integral part of Day of the Dead festivities, as well as the history behind the skulls.