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Kamala Harris Becomes the First Black Female Vice President in U.S. History
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Kamala Harris is the first woman in U.S. history (and first Black woman and first Asian American woman) to become vice president. But she's used to being a groundbreaker.
The Plan to Dig Up President James K. Polk — For a Third Time
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What's behind the campaign to exhume and rebury the United States' 11th president? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Can You Guess the Southern City From a Visual Clue?
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The American South is rich in history and full of cities ... maybe more so than you realize. We have 40 pictures and a little background info for each; can you identify the cities in question? Scroll down and find out!
The Ultimate Denver Quiz
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Explore a real gem of a city tucked in close to the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Denver is a city with a mix of Old West historic buildings and modern architecture offering something for just about anyone. Clean air, moderate temperatures and breathtaking scenery bring millions of tourists to Denver each year. Take our quiz to learn more about Colorado’s favorite city.
From Alabama to Wyoming, Can You Name Every Capital?
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Are you smarter than a sixth-grade geography student? If you can name all 50 state capitals, you will have earned yourself a gold star! Do you think you can do it, or has it been too long since you tried? See how well you do!
What’s Your Texas IQ?
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Everyone knows you don't mess with Texas ... but do you know where this saying came from? Acing this quiz will prove you have what it takes to fit right in with the cowboys and cowgirls in this southern state; just don't forget your spurs!
Do You Know All of These States’ Capitals?
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We don't expect you to sing the states and their capitals like Wakko from Animaniacs (but, we'd be impressed if you did). Can you match Columbia, Carson City, Charleston and Cheyenne to their respective states? Get your geography game going with this quiz!
Can You Name the Capitals of All These States If We Scramble the Letters?
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In what capital city will you find the Johnson Victrola Museum? Did the City of Honolulu steamship depart from San Francisco or Los Angeles during the Roaring '20s? Figure out some capital-city questions, then figure out the answers by unscrambling letters. Have a blast at it!
Why Isn't Washington, D.C. Already a State?
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The residents of the U.S. capital pay taxes and serve in the armed forces but have no voting representation in Congress. Many Democrats want to change that.
Do You Know Enough About Texas to Give a Texan Tour?
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Texas is big, and giving a Texas tour requires a mind big enough to match its grandeur. Do you have the Texas knowledge resume for the job? Find out by letting us show you around this quiz!