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1961 Lincoln Continental
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The 1961 Lincoln Continental came about as a last-ditch effort to save Lincoln by increasing profits. Get the full design story on this stunning car.
How a Teenage Sacagawea Guided the Lewis and Clark Expedition Into Immortality
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Sacagawea, at around 16 or 17, guided the Lewis and Clark expedition thousands of miles from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean, and became a legend.
Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Difficult American Geography Quiz?
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You won't only need to know the longest river in America, but you might need to know exactly how many U.S. states it touches. Yes! This American geography test is that deep. Now is your time to prove you are up to the challenge!
Silence is golden, so stifle thyself: The Archie Bunker Quiz
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"All in the Family" was the No. 1 sitcom for 5 years in the 1970s. Surprised? Its exploration of race relations, homophobia, the feminist movement and other topics wasn't usually tackled in a 30-minute prime-time show. He “was afraid of tomorrow,” creator Norman Lear has said of Archie. How much do you know about America's most popular bigot?
The Moffat Tunnel
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The Moffat Tunnel is a six-mile tunnel that was built in the mountains of Colorado. Learn more about the Moffat Tunnel.
Do tornadoes really avoid mountains?
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Every year during tornado season, we see devastating effects of twisters in flat regions. But what about mountains? Do tornadoes steer clear of mountainous landscapes?
The North American Geography Quiz
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North America encompasses huge expanses of water and land. What do you know about this area's people, geology and climate? Take this quiz to find out.
Lewis and Clark Pictures
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Lewis and Clark pictures show you scenes from the Corps of Discovery's journey West. Check out pictures of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
The Westward Expansion Quiz
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Go West, young man — as the saying goes. Or instead of doing that, just take this quiz to see how much you know about the cowboys and pioneers who traveled West and the native peoples who lived there long before the migrants came in.
What Causes the Tectonic Plates to Move?
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Discover the origins of the continental drift theory and how scientists explain these geologic phenomena.