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Did the Dutch really trade Manhattan for nutmeg?
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Did the Dutch really trade New Netherland for nutmeg? Find out why nutmeg was more valuable than Manhattan.
Pearl Harbor Attack: What Led to It and What Was the Aftermath?
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Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor was the major event that caused the United States to enter World War II. Learn about the attack only at HowStuffWorks.
Russian Army Repels Hitler's Forces: August 1942-January 1943
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The Russian Army repelling Hitler's forces put an end to the bloodiest battle in history. Learn about it and other World War II events of this period.
Japan Surrenders and World War II Ends: June 1945-September 1945
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This World War II timeline covers events from June to September 1945. Follow the events that led to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.
5 Polar Expeditions That Went Disastrously Wrong
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Hundreds of explorers tried to locate the Northwest Passage. Many of those attempts ended badly. HowStuffWorks looks at five.
Can We Guess Your Favorite Dog Breed?
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Choosing a very favorite dog breed is as hard as picking one song to accompany you on a deserted island! However, we think that we'll be able to figure out which pup you love the most after you answer our questions!
A Pirate Quiz for Ye Trivia-Lubbers!
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Avast, ye scallywags! Prepare to put yer piratical knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks Quiz.
Do You Know Who Won These Civil War Battles?
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The civil war was the bloodiest war in American history because no matter which side won a battle, Americans died. The war involved many battles, many of which aren't well known. Can you say who won these battles?
Can You Fill In the Blanks in This "O Canada" Quiz?
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Do you know the words to "O Canada" like the back of your mittened hand? What about the answers to a random Canadian trivia? Try your very best to fill in the blanks on this quiz, and we'll see how seriously you take your status as a Canuck!
6 of the World's Greatest Missing Treasures
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It seems impossible to lose something so valuable, but it has been done -- more than once. See our list of the world's greatest missing treasures.