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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.
It's Huge: The Three Gorges Dam quiz
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The Three Gorges Dam wasn't just a construction project. It was a testament to a country's engineering know-how and cultural fortitude. But the dam came at a huge financial and social price. How much do you know about this enormous 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.
A Border Runs Through It: Name These Spots That Straddle Two Places
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How many of these boundary-pushing (literally!) borders can you name?
Can You Name These States From Three Clues?
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Each state in the U.S. has its own claim to fame. Sure, you may know what makes your own state special, but just how well do you know other states? Find out by naming each of these states from just three clues!
Can You Pass US Geography?
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Global positioning systems have nothing on you! This U.S. geography quiz is made for folks like you who dare to click through to take a test about America's new and oldest territories. Conquer this terrain test like the early American settlers carved out maps in their sleep. Scroll on!
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.