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Can You Identify the Most Famous French Paintings in History?
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If you know anything about art, you know that some of the world's most famous paintings were created by French artists. But can you tell the difference between a Renoir and a Degas? Test your art history knowledge — take this stunning quiz!
How Well Do You Remember the Most Important Dates in American History?
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The United States became an independent nation less than 300 years ago, but the country has managed to pack a lot of history into that time. See if you remember which date will live in infamy and other important dates with this quiz!
How Well Do You Know This Decade in History: 1970-1979
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You can put the patchouli incense and tie-dye away — in this ‘70s history quiz, we’ll see if you know how America and the rest of the world changed following the counterculture days of the ‘60s. Do you think you can beat this tough ‘70s history quiz?
How Much Do You Know About the History of the U.S. Postal Service?
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You plop a stamp on a latter, drop it into a mailbox, and off it goes, reaching its destination a few days later. We often take postal service for granted ... but it is of vital importance to our society. What do you know about the history of the United States Postal Service?
Can You Ace This American History Quiz?
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Four score and seven years ago...you know the rest! At least you should if you plan on acing this American History quiz. You definitely learned all of this back in high school, so reach deep into that juicy brain of yours, and have at it!
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
How Much Do You Know About These Patriotic American Songs?
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Every country has a short list of patriotic songs that citizens know by heart. We all know (and mangle) the national anthem. But how much do you really know about America's catalog of patriotic songs?
Can You Actually Match These North and South American Countries to Their Capitals?
Everyone knows Washington D.C. and Buenos Aires, but how about Tegucigalpa and Basseterre? It's time to put your geography skills to the test and see just how well you know the capitals of these North and South American countries!
Ankylosaurus: A Tank-like Herbivore With a Killer Club Tail
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Ankylosaurus was a dinosaur with short, squat legs that allowed it to run at about 6 miles per hour â fast, but not fast enough to outrun a large carnivorous predator like Tyrannosaurus rex.
Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia! You Know the Jingle, Now Hear the Chia Pet Story
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These quirky clay figurines sprout 'hair' seemingly overnight. But what is it that has made the Chia Pet an international sensation for 40 years?