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Railroad Expansion
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The railroad expansion of the middle and late 1800s changed America forever. Read more about the westward expansion of railroads.
The North American Geography Knowledge Quiz
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From just north of the Equator to just south of the North Pole, this quiz covers North America's highs, lows and everything in between. See if you can scale this mountain of a geography quiz and reach the peak!
Can You Tell What Countries These International Border Crossings Are In?
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Borders delineate the shapes of nations and the limits of their reach, culturally, militarily and in terms of natural resources. Border crossings have been flashpoints throughout history. Could you recognize them if you saw them?
How Much Do You Know About Canada’s Weird Treasures?
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Canada ... the land of bagged milk and plastic money But there's so much more weird and wacky stuff to offer. What do you know about them? Show us by taking this quiz!
Early Twentieth Century Railroads
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Early 20th-century railroads saw major improvements in safety and comfort, as well as new regulations. Learn more about railroads in the early 1900s.
How Socialism Works
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Socialism is an economic system that promotes societal equality. Learn how socialism differs from forms of government like capitalism and communism.
How the Cyr Wheel Works
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The Cyr wheel has taken the circus world by storm. Find out why hundreds of acrobats, gymnasts and street performers use the Cyr wheel in their acts.
10 Places to Find WiFi (So You Don't Eat up Your Data Plan)
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Data plans are precious ... and finite. So knowing where to get your WiFi fix matters. Learn about a few places to find WiFi at HowStuffWorks.
How the Dawes Act Stole 90 Million Acres of Native American Land
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An alliance between well-meaning social reformers and land-hungry farmers resulted in a federal act that caused Native Americans to lose millions of acres of land they had once owned.
Railroads of the 1990s
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Railroads of the 1990s explains the history of American railroads through the 1990s. Learn about the history of railroads of the 1990s.