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How Yurts Work
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Yurts are circular lattice-walled tent used throughout history by nomads in Central Asia. Find out why yurts are popular with campers and nomads.
Do You Know What Places These Fruits and Vegetables Are Native To?
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Think you're a foodie smartypants? Most people don't know where their daily dose of nutrients and antioxidants originates. Do you? It's time to prove who has a healthy understanding of where our food comes from.
Do You Know Where These 40 Obscure Countries Are?
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If you are a geography whiz, then you should have no problem telling us where these obscure countries are located. Let's put your knowledge of the globe to the ultimate test!
The Pallas's Cat Is the Original Grumpy Wildcat
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Pallas's cats appear cantankerous, in part due to their flat faces and large, owl-like eyes with round pupils.
Yakety-yak: 7 Fun Faks About Yaks
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While yaks share the bovine family tree with cows, they're a different species altogether. And, unlike cow dung, yak poop doesn't stink.
What If There Were No Stars?
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Assuming we got to keep the sun, how bad would be for travelers to not have these little guiding lights? And what else might have changed in history without stars?
¿Sabes en qué parte del mundo se encuentra este país?
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Hay cerca de 200 países en el mundo, cada uno con su propia historia, ¿pero sabes en dónde se encuentran? Pon a prueba tu coeficiente intelectual de geografía con este quiz de HowStuffWorks.
How Well Do You Know History's Conquerors?
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At different points in time, colossal figures of old traversed, battled and conquered the globe. Test your knowledge of history's greats with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
Can You Name the Countries Along the Silk Road?
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East met West along the Silk Road, connecting nearly all of Asia, Persia, the Arabian Peninsula, Africa and Europe. From Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan, how many countries can you name? Grab your globe and take the quiz!
Asian History Quiz
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Asia is a massive continent with countless cultures and histories going back thousands of years. Put your Asian history knowledge to the test with this quiz!