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How the Salton Sea Became an Eco Wasteland
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The Salton Sea, California's largest inland lake, and the area that surrounds it — once hotspots for tourism and wildlife — have essentially become ghost towns. The lake's evaporation has now become a ticking ecological time bomb with real world consequences.
Can You Identify the U.S. State From a Crossword Clue?
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Love geography *and* word games? We've got a quiz for you! It's on the American states, written in crossword style, with a short clue and the number of letters. Ready? Test your state savvy now!
The Stanley Cup Trophy Has a Long and Quirky History
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First of all, who is Stanley? Also, why is this trophy so dang big?
Can You Identify These US State Flags?
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Flags sure can be fun, and this quiz proves it. Do you have enough knowledge to identify these emblems of state identity, or will some of those Midwestern states be your downfall? Dive into the quiz and find out!
How many state mottos, nicknames and slogans do you know?
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All of the 50 states (plus the District of Columbia) have a state motto (some adopted by an official state legislature, while others are adopted by the residents), And most also have a state nickname and a state slogan, too -- and sometimes, more than one per state. You might know your state's from its flag, seal or license plates. But how much do you know about the other 49 states?
Can You Pass This Difficult North American Geography Quiz?
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North America is a vast land filled with many incredible places and things. From the tallest mountains to the coolest cities, there's so much to know. Take the quiz to prove that you know your stuff!
How Ben Franklin Helped Ignite the Jersey Devil Hysteria
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Founding father Benjamin Franklin is partially to blame for the legend of the Jersey Devil. Here's the strange story of this folklore beast.
How Did These States Get Their Names?
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Ever wonder why the person who named the orange settled on that name? Seems a little obvious, doesn't it? And what about how other things get named, like states? If you have a hankering for some geographical etymology, then take a cross country trip through this quiz!
How did 168 conquistadors take down the Incan empire?
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The Incan empire was erased from existence by fewer than 200 men, but how was this possible? Find out how the Incan empire was brought down.
Can You Guess Which of These Two American Cities Is Furthest North?
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From Florida to Maine or California to Alaska, the United States is a vast country with plenty of interesting cities to explore. But do you know which cities are located north or south of others? Take a trip through this quiz to find out!