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10 Most Popular Desserts in the United States
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If your sweet tooth is aching, what do you reach for? Ice cream, cheesecake? Chances are that sugar fix is one of the most popular desserts in the country.
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?
Ridiculous History: When the Puritans Said 'Bah Humbug' to Christmas in America
Christmas in America wasn't always observed with great fanfare — its pagan roots were loathed by many settlers. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Can You Correctly Identify Every Country in Central and South America?
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Where does everyone want to go when the weather gets cold? Down south! It's time to head way down south through Central and South America, see if you know your Belize from your Brazil and your Dominica from your Dominican Republic. Take the quiz and see!
If You Know All the Capitals of North and South America, You Might Be a Genius!
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Calling all travel enthusiasts! Try guessing the capitals of North and South America. Let's see your geography genius, go!
Bacon's Rebellion: America's First Armed Insurrection
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Nathaniel Bacon led an armed rebellion in 17th century Colonial America against Gov. William Berkeley. The rebellion was brief but its ramifications changed the course of American history.
What's the Meaning of the 'Don't Tread on Me' Flag?
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The "Don't Tread on Me" flag has its roots in America's Revolutionary War but has become a right-wing symbol in the 21st century. What does it really mean?
Quiz: Antiques!
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Collecting antiques has been growing in popularity for more than 150 years. Antique collecting can be fun and profitable. How much do you really know about collecting antiques? Take this quiz and find out how you rate with the experts.
Was the Iroquois Great Law of Peace the Source for the U.S. Constitution?
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Historians doubt that the Iroquois Confederacy directly inspired the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at what influences the Iroquois' ideas may have had on the former colonists.
Can You Identify the Architectural Styles of These Famous American Buildings?
America went from mud pueblos and Colonial homes to Googie buildings and blobitecture in less than 250 years. Look at these famous American buildings and see if you can identify the architectural style.