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If We Give You a Capital, Can You Give Us the Right State?
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These are the cities where state governments reside, laws are passed, and the future of a state gets determined. Sure, some of them might sound familiar, but do you know in which state each of these capitals can be found?
The 'All in the Family' Quiz
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Even in the '70s, Archie Bunker's brand of bigotry was enough to raise eyebrows, and it's hard to imagine a show this crude making it to the air today. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about the series that changed television.
Can You Name the U.S. State from 3 Random Facts?
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Are you the champ at your local watering hole's Trivia Night? As an elementary school student, did you pore through your American History textbook just for fun? Put your knowledge to the test with these fun-but-random facts about 35 of our nation's unique states!
How Removing Public Monuments Works
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Controversy surrounds the removal of public monuments honoring the U.S. Confederacy. But who or what determines which monuments go up or come down?
10 Unsuccessful Senate Confirmations
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These 10 unsucessful Senate confirmations are notable exceptions of an otherwise smooth process. Learn about 10 unsuccessful senate confirmations.
What Were the 32 Bands That Performed at Woodstock?
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Woodstock is possibly the most famous concert of all time. See our list of the 32 bands that performed at Woodstock, including Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix.
Railroad Expansion
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The railroad expansion of the middle and late 1800s changed America forever. Read more about the westward expansion of railroads.
10 Bizarre Moments in Presidential Elections
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Historically, presidential elections have been fraught with strange twists. Learn about 10 bizarre moments in presidential elections at HowStuffWorks.
What Did Abraham Lincoln Invent?
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Well before becoming the 16th president of the United States, the young Abraham Lincoln was known for his interest in engineering and mechanics. What patent does Lincoln hold, and was his invention ever made?
5 Smooth Things You Didn't Know About Peanut Butter
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Why was a peanut butter sandwich originally a high-class meal? Do Americans prefer crunchy or smooth? Find out these and other tasty peanut butter facts.