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Global Geography: Great Rivers of the World Quiz
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There aren't many places in the world that a river doesn't run through. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the water that flows around the globe.
Railroads During the Depression
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Railroads struggled during the Great Depression, as did the rest of the nation. Read about railroads of the Depression era and the New Deal.
The Very Short, Symbolic Life of the Cherry Blossom
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The pink and white blooms of the cherry blossom tree often herald the arrival of spring. But in Japan, the cherry blossom is also a well-loved symbol of fleeting beauty, nostalgia and loss.
96% of People Can't Answer These Easy Jeopardy Questions. Can You?
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Hey, we all love trivia ... but not everyone is cut out for competition on national TV! So we've created a Jeopardy-style quiz, with the answers phrased as questions, for those of you who'd rather play from an armchair. Good luck!
Did the Chinese beat Columbus to America?
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Did the Chinese discover America years before Christopher Columbus? Read the evidence that supports the 1421 theory that the Chinese beat Columbus.
How Genghis Khan Worked
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Sheer tenacity, brilliance and toughness enabled Genghis Khan to become one of the most powerful figures in history. HowStuffWorks looks at his life.
10 Ways That Doctors Treated Infections Before Antibiotics
Scientists are now taking a second look at treatments that were popular before the discovery of antibiotics. Learn all about them at HowStuffWorks.