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How Did Benedict Arnold Become America's Most Infamous Traitor?
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Revolutionary War turncoat Benedict Arnold is one of the most reviled figures in American history. But what did he do to deserve this ignominious fate?
Kannst du dieses allgemeine Geografie-Quiz über die USA knacken?
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Hältst du dich für einen echten Geografie-Experten? Die Vereinigten Staaten sind eines der einzigartigsten und vielseitigsten Länder der Welt und man kann innerhalb der Grenzen der USA nahezu jede Art von Landschaft finden. Bist du bereit herauszufinden, wie gründlich dein Wissen ist?
How Much Do You Know About the American Frontier?
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You'll grow ever so curious with each amazing fact you discover on this American expansion quiz. The sweet land of liberty went through some rough patches during its birth. Learn a few of the more sensational events that made America so splendid!
U.S. Adoptees May Soon Gain Access to Their Original Birth Certificates
Since the 1940s, the birth certificates of adopted children have been routinely changed to reflect the history and names of adoptive parents. States across the nation increasingly favor allowing adoptees access to the originals.
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 many state mottos, nicknames and slogans do you know?
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All of the 50 states (plus the District of Columbia) have a state motto (some adopted by an official state legislature, while others are adopted by the residents), And most also have a state nickname and a state slogan, too -- and sometimes, more than one per state. You might know your state's from its flag, seal or license plates. But how much do you know about the other 49 states?
True or False: The Crazy Laws Quiz
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There are thousands of laws out there designed to keep people civil, safe and organized... and then there are those laws that make you scratch your head and wonder how they ever got passed in the first place. Take our quiz to see if you can spot some of the craziest laws on the books!
How the Great Compromise Saved a Fledgling United States
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Without the Great Compromise, the U.S. might not have become a nation. The divisions between big and small states could have been too much to overcome.
What's the Deal With Smashing the Wedding Cake?
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Cheesy Custom or Lots of Laughs? HowStuffWorks tries to get to the bottom of this wedding cake ritual.
Do You Remember All of the Events in “We Didn't Start the Fire?”
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Billy Joel sure did lay down some heat with "We Didn't Start the Fire," spitting out over 100 events between 1949 and 1989. Now, see how much heat you can handle by taking this quiz on those events.