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Scientists Use LiDAR to Discover Massive Lost Mayan City
LiDAR made it possible to discover the remains of a massive Maya settlement hidden for centuries. HowStuffWorks looks at the technology.
Test Your Knowledge: Defensive Military Tactics
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In an armed conflict, sometimes your best course of action is to defend a stronghold instead of going on the offensive. How much do you know about defensive military tactics? Take this quiz to find out!
Can You Name All These British Landmarks?
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Can you tell the difference between the gorgeous old church where Princess Diana was married and the gorgeous old church where Will and Kate wed? Take our quiz to see how many of these British landmarks you can name!
When Were Guns Invented? A Brief History of Guns
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The first gun was created more than 1,000 years ago, effectively changing warfare — and society — in incomprehensible ways. But do we know who actually made the first firearm?
Fore! How Well do you Know Golf Lingo?
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Each question asks you to identify the correct golf vocabulary word based on a brief description. Four answers are given, and one is correct; can you pick the right one?
What Was the First War?
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Did humans invent war out of necessity, or was it invented purely to take advantage of someone else? Find out why we invented war in this article.
Were the Philistines Really Uncultured 'Philistines'?
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The Philistines often show up in the Bible as a ferocious tribe waging war on the Israelites. But what do we know of them from archaeology?
How Well Do You Know World Borders?
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Borders are so much more than lines on a map -- they represent the boundaries of countries and everything they represent, from government to culture. Take this quiz to see how much you know about borders 'round the world.
Put Your Traveling Knowledge To The Test With This Location Quiz
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Traveling allows you to see the world, and we know you have! So, put all you've seen to the test and tell us where these places are.
How Concrete Roofs Work
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Concrete roofs are exactly what they sound like: solid slabs of concrete capping the top of homes. How can concrete roofs protect you from big storms?