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How Much Do You Know About the Spanish Conquest of the Americas?
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Whether you call it colonization or conquest, the Spanish definitely set out to make the Americas their own -- and that's exactly what they did. How much do you know about the Spanish takeover of the Americas?
What Was So Lucky About Mafia Boss Charles 'Lucky' Luciano?
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The gangster most known for facilitating the creation of the modern American Mafia, he was the head of organized crime in New York City in the 1930s.
5 Reasons Why the Bay of Pigs Invasion Failed
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It's been called one of American's biggest foreign policy failures. But why was it such a disaster? Let's count the ways.
Why Did England and Spain Fight Over an Ear?
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Jenkins' ear -- the severed ear of Capt. Robert Jenkins -- inspired a war. Learn how Robert Jenkins' ear led to a clash of monarchies in the 18th century.
The Rise, Fall and Future of Chinatowns in the U.S.
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There are some 50 Chinatowns in America and hundreds more in other countries. What led to their creation and will they survive into the next century?
93% of People Can't Ace This General Geography Knowledge Quiz. Can You?
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Anyone who has dreams of traveling domestically or internationally would benefit from doing some simple research first. Whether you're looking for places to visit or famous attractions for tourists, let this general geography quiz help you sharpen your knowledge about the world and what it can offer -- and where! Let's do this!
Test Your Knowledge Of Countries Around The Globe With This Jeopardy-Style Quiz!
Hey, armchair travelers! Can't afford to get new stamps in your passport? Take our countries of the world quiz instead! Just for extra fun, we've set this one up Jeopardy-style, with all the answer choices in the form of questions. Good luck!
We'll Give You 3 Cities, You Tell Us What Language They Speak
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There are thousands of different languages around the world, but can you identify who speaks them? When it comes to Chinese, Spanish, and English, can you pick which countries speak those languages? What about cities? If we give you three cities, can you tell us what language they speak? Let’s find out!
How the Panama Canal Makes Water Flow Uphill
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The Panama Canal has been one of the world's biggest engineering feats since it was built nearly by hand in the 1900s.
Why Jack Ruby Killed JFK's Assassin
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He is famous for assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald on live TV. But what was his motive, other than to rid the world of the man who killed President John F. Kennedy days before?