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How much do you know about the Age of Exploration?
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Do you remember what happened in 1492, when Columbus crossed the sea in the Nina, and the Pinta, and the mighty Santa Maria? Your history teacher sure hopes so. Of course, the indigenous people who were already living in the "New World" didn't think their lands were being newly "discovered" by the Europeans. Nevertheless, test your knowledge with this quiz!
Can you make time stand still?
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Making time stand still is explained in this article. Learn about making time stand still.
The Ultimate Pacific Ocean Quiz
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This Pacific Ocean quiz will test your knowledge of the world's biggest ocean. Test yourself with this Pacific Ocean quiz.
Was Amelia Earhart Eaten by Giant Land Crabs?
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Were the remains of Amelia Earhart eaten by coconut crabs? HowStuffWorks looks at the possibility that the remains were eaten by giant arthropods.
Who owns the oceans?
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International water covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface and includes five oceans. Learn how international water is shared among all the nations.
5 Most Coveted Offshore Petroleum Reserves
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Untapped petroleum reserves dot the globe. Find out where these untapped petroleum reserves still exist and why oil companies covet them heavily.
The Time Two Russian Space Tortoises Beat Apollo to the Moon
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Yep, two small-bodied Russian tortoises made it to the moon and back before man did.
How Many of These Prefixes and Suffixes Can You Define?
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English is a complex language with roots and exceptions than a person can count, and can even throw off native speakers and experts. See if you know your post-s and pre-s with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Seriously Nitpicky Pedantry Quiz
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You know the type: Every time you say something they feel the need to offer a slight correction, which usually begins, "well, actually ..." Brace yourself — our quiz definitely sweats the small stuff, but we'll try not to be too annoying about it.
Tsar Bomba: The Most Powerful Nuclear Weapon Ever Built
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In 1961, the Soviet Union detonated the Tsar Bomba, still the biggest, most powerful nuclear bomb ever built. One of the cameramen who recorded the event said it sounded "as if the Earth has been killed."