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Fallout: What Would Happen if the Hoover Dam Broke?

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The Hoover Dam holds back 10 trillion gallons of water. That's enough to cover the entire state of Connecticut. How much damage would be done if the dam broke?

Why Do Beavers Build Dams?

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Why do beavers build dams and what happens when they do? How would things change if no more beavers build dams?

Why could China's Three Gorges Dam cause an environmental disaster?

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The Three Gorges Dam could very well lead to an environmental disaster for China. Learn about the Three Gorges Dam.

What if I wanted to build a Great Pyramid today?

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To build a Great Pyramid today you would run into cost and labor issues that didn't exist in ancient Egypt. Learn about building a pyramid today.

How Hydropower Plants Work

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Hydropower plants produce about 24 percent of the world's electricity and supply more than 1 billion people with power. Find out how hydropower plants work.

The Fallout Video Game Quiz

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Strap on your Pip-Boy and crack open a cold Nuka Cola, it's time for a "Fallout" quiz.

Can You Tell Us the First Names of These U.S. Presidents?

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Everybody's heard of Obama, Trump, Madison and Jackson, but do you know their first names? Presidential names range from Rutherford to John and cover centuries of society's trends. Can you match these first names to the U.S. president?

Can You Match These American Landmarks to Their State?

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Every state has its unique landmarks, some of which are more popular than others. How well do you know the ones across your country? Let's find out!

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