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How Robert the Bruce, Inspired by a Spider, Won Scottish Independence

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Brazenly ambitious, he became king of Scotland and won independence from the despised English to become a legendary figure of Scottish national pride.

Norland College: Where the Royals Find Their Nannies

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Ever wondered how the British royal family finds nannies fit to change royal nappies? The answer is a nanny college called Norland.

Does a Pelican's Bill Hold More Than Its Belly Can?

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The pelican's bill is its most distinctive feature. But can a pelican bill hold as much food as its stomach can?

What is a tank engine, as in Thomas the Tank Engine?

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Thomas the Tank Engine is a merchandising phenomenon that includes small wooden train sets, video tapes, books, clothing, an official Web site and tons of fan sites. But wait, what exactly is a "tank engine" anyway?

When Was It Invented? The Technology Timeline Quiz

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Think you can pass our invention timeline quiz? Test your knowledge to see if you know how long these technologies have been around.

Can You Name These Classic Movie Stars From A Screenshot?

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Let's go to the movies! Let's go see the stars! Think you have what it takes to recognize these classic movie stars from an image? Take this quiz now to find out!

Super Bowl History Quiz

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Football fanatics, it's time to grind your way through this Super Bowl history quiz. Can you get an easy win by getting most of the questions right, or will you fall short right before the final whistle blows?

11 of the Biggest Lies in History

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You don't look fat in those pants. I am not a crook. I never met her. Lots of us lie, but some lies are more detrimental than others. What are some of the biggest whoppers ever told?

How the Mason-Dixon Line Divided the North and the South

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The Mason-Dixon Line has ties to slavery, which often overshadows its otherwise fascinating story about one of the most significant surveying achievements in North America.

Can You Complete These Nursery Rhymes?

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Do you know how much the hot cross buns cost? What about what Little Bo-Peep lost? If so, you probably grew up on a steady diet of Mother Goose nursery rhymes. See how well you remember them all with this quiz!

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