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How the U.S.-Mexico Border Became a Political Flashpoint
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The current border between the U.S. and Mexico has been around since the mid-1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at how it became such a political hot button.
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.
5 Improvements in Offshore Oil Drilling
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The explosion and fire that destroyed the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010 killed 11 crew members and triggered an environmental nightmare.
How Well Do You Know Mexican Geography?
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Mexico is America's neighbor to the south, but how well do you know this large and diverse country? Test your Mexico knowledge with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
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.
Can You Name These Saltwater Fish From an Image?
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Saltwater fish are a dime a dozen, but can you correctly name these select few? Find out if you can or can't in this quiz.
10 Longest Rivers in the U.S.: From the Missouri to the Brazos
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We bet you're looking up the longest river in the U.S. to settle a bet: Is it the Missouri River or the Mississippi River? It depends how you measure.
Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Difficult American Geography Quiz?
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You won't only need to know the longest river in America, but you might need to know exactly how many U.S. states it touches. Yes! This American geography test is that deep. Now is your time to prove you are up to the challenge!
What's the environmental impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?
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The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is one of the worst oil spills in history, and its effects are largely still unknown. Learn about the Deepwater Horizon.
Can You Ace This High School Geography Quiz?
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You might look back on your high school geography course with about as much fondness as you had for algebra. Still, geography can be fun. If you think you are a geography whiz, prove it by acing this quiz.