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If You Hear the Cries of La Llorona, Run
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The legend of the weeping woman has been terrifying children for generations. But experts tell us there's much more to La Llorona's legend than just scaring kids.
The Aztec Death Whistle Was Haunting for Good Reason
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The Aztec death whistle produces a chilling scream-like noise. Learn about its origins, cultural meanings, and theories behind why the Aztecs used it.
Why Was Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier?
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Davy Crockett is immortalized as king of the wild frontier. Read about Davy Crockett and who breathed new life into the legend of Davy Crockett after his death.
¿Qué tan bien conoces las capitales del mundo?
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Hay casi 200 países en el mundo, cada uno con su propia capital. Si eres un verdadero aficionado de la geografía mundial, ¡averigua si puedes dominar este quiz sobre las capitales del mundo!
¿Conoces las capitales de los 32 estados de México?
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¿Con que tenemos por aquí un genio en la geografía de México, eh? ¡Demuéstralo identificando las capitales de cada uno de los estados que conforman la República Mexicana!
Verdadero o Falso: Edición logros Aztecas.
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¿Eres un experto en la historia de México? Podrás demostrarlo aquí si identificas qué logros son verdaderamente atribuibles a los aztecas, y cuáles son totalmente incorrectos.
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.
12 Mayan Gods Who Helped Make Sense of a Complex World
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Ancient Maya culture was centered on interconnected city-states that developed great networks of trade and agriculture and some of the most advanced architectural wonders in human history. Today, artworks depicting roughly 250 different Mayan gods and goddesses can still be found carved into these wonders.
Where Do Axolotls Live and Why Do They Look So Strange?
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The axolotl, a critically endangered species, can regenerate virtually any of its limbs or organs and has a face that's totally irresistible.
Did the Chinese beat Columbus to America?
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Did the Chinese discover America years before Christopher Columbus? Read the evidence that supports the 1421 theory that the Chinese beat Columbus.