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Can You Identify All These English Counties by Just a Map Outline?
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There are about four dozen to choose from - but if you know the shape of the country, you can probably figure out quite a few. Let's see how you do with just an outline!
Can You Pass This Basic British Geography Quiz?
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The geography of Britain is beautiful, vast and taken for granted. One learns about it as a child, but it is challenging to retain all of it as an adult. How well do you remember it? Could you pass a basic British geography quiz?
Can You Identify These British Castles From a Photo?
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They're ancient, they're beautiful and they're full of dark history and mysterious secrets. Would you recognize Britain's castles from a single image?
Gertrude Bell Was Victorian England's 'Female Lawrence of Arabia'
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An intrepid world traveler, skilled mountaineer and noted archaeologist, Gertrude Bell broke all the rules at a time when women lived under the oppressive thumb of Victorian-era England.
How Many Can You Get Right on This British Geography Quiz?
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If you can do more than identify where London is on a map, you're probably ahead of most people. Let's find out how you do on this British geography quiz!
Penn Center: A Little-known Haven of the Civil Rights Movement
The Penn Center was critical to the American civil rights movement. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this overlooked piece of history.
Ridiculous History: The Great Stink of London
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The Great Stink of London occurred during the summer of 1858. Read more about this foul-smelling episode in Ridiculous History from HowStuffWorks Now.
Ridiculous History: Meet Simeon Ellerton, Noted Pedestrian & Rock Hound
Simeon Ellerton walked all over the U.K. in the 18th century. On the way home he’d bring the materials to build himself a house.
Can You Guess All 50 States From an Image Of Their Outline?
Did you get an A in your geography class? Do you know the state mottos and famous landmarks that make each state unique? Prove it by challenging yourself with this quiz!
How Much Do You Know About Texas?
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The stars at night are big and bright there, but what else do you know about Texas? Take a trip to the second-largest state in the U.S., and put your knowledge to the test! How well do you think you'll do?