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Meet the Ocelot: The Cutest Little Big Cat

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Ocelots were once hunted for their beautiful fur, but are now protected. HowStuffWorks gets to know these beautiful cats.

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.

Can You Answer These Canadian History Questions From Primary School?

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Whether it is a question of the first prime minister or when Canada became a country, take a trip down memory lane and challenge yourself to answer some Canadian history questions from primary school.

The Ultimate Trapping Quiz

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Trapping animals has been a method of acquiring food or fur for thousands of years. Today, trapping is also regulated by states to control their populations, as well as to avoid having animals suffer. Take this quiz to learn more about trapping animals.

How Humans Have Made a Mess of Mink

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The wars between American and European mink species and humans quietly rage worldwide. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

What's the Difference Between a Stoat and a Weasel?

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The stoat and the weasel might look alike, but they're not the same animal. The stoat is a serious predator that kills its prey like a vampire!

What Is the Oldest City in America? A Look at the Top 11

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Embarking on a journey through the United States' historical landscape to learn about the oldest city in America uncovers a rich mosaic of stories that trace back to a time before even the British arrived and settled on the land.

Sea Otters Are the Party Animals of the Sea

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Sea otters are intelligent, rambunctious, chatty, curious and gregarious. HowStuffWorks gets to know these cuties.

Why Didn't Russia Sell Alaska to Canada?

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It made geographical sense for Russia to sell its territory of Alaska to Canada, but it opted to sell it to the U.S. instead. Why was that?

Saddle Up And Take On This American Frontier Quiz

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The westward expansion of the United States was a bloody, complex and exciting time for young America. Living was hard. Test your American frontier knowledge with this rugged HowStuffWorks quiz!

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