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Can You Guess the Biggest City of Each State in the USA?
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BOISE, this is gonna be a tough quiz, but you don't have to SIOUX us if you don't pass. Show us your city slicker skills, and try to get at least 30 out of 50 of these right.
If We Give You an Animal and a Town, Can You Name the State?
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You can visit Alligator, Mississippi, or Dinosaur, Colorado, but can you identify the places associated with the animals in this quiz? Paw through these clues and don't be chicken; let's see if you're king of the jungle!
How the American Red Cross Works
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After Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, most of us saw what the Red Cross can do -- and what it cannot do. But the Katrina disaster isn't the first sign of conflict in the ranks of this humanitarian organization. Learn about the functions and history of the American Red Cross.
How Long Will the US Oil Reserves Last?
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The United States has emergency crude oil stored in its Strategic Petroleum Reserve that can be tapped only under certain terms and usually only by the president. So how much is in the reserve and how long can it last?
Ultimate Lighthouse Quiz
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Beacons of hope in the darkness, lighthouses have guided sailors to safety for thousands of years. They've helped ships navigate dangerous coasts and survive treacherous storms. Test your knowledge of these structures with the lighthouse quiz.
What's It Like to Experience a Category 5 Hurricane?
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How does a hurricane become a Category 5 and what's it like to live through it? Those who have say you don't want to know.
What Is the Rainiest City in the U.S.? Here are the Top 11
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Rainy, dreary, Seattle, right? Everyone says it's the rainiest city in the United States. However, Seattleites are keeping a secret from you. Find out if their rainy reputation is real — or if the rumor's all wet.
How Disaster Recovery Plans Work
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Don't let a natural disaster or computer virus derail your business. Find out how to safeguard your company with a disaster recovery plan.
Should we be worried about the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico?
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The Dead Zone is a vast area off the Gulf of Mexico, larger than several U.S. States, that is deadly to marine life. Learn more about the Dead Zone.
Animals Covered in Oil: Gulf Oil Spill Pictures
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See pictures of animals covered in oil from the Gulf oil spill in our photo slideshows. Check out pictures form the Gulf oil spill at HowStuffWorks.