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Why Arkansas Is Never Pronounced 'Ar-Kansas'
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HowStuffWorks looks at the pronunciation of Arkansas and Kansas.
Several New State Laws Make Voter Registration More Difficult
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Kansas, Missouri and Florida are among several states that have passed laws that voter registration groups say put volunteers at risk and make registering to vote more difficult.
The 1897 Cow Abduction Hoax
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In 1897 Alexander Hamilton reported a cow abduction by a UFO that appeared at his farm in Kansas. How did he fool people for half a century, and even get the made-up story in the newspaper?
Do tornadoes really avoid cities?
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Are you safer from tornadoes if you live in a city? Would Dorothy have ended up in Oz if she lived in New York rather than Kansas? Let's separate fact from fiction.
Order Some Movie Theater Treats and We'll Guess How Old You Are!
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Popcorn, Skittles and root beer ... oh my! If the movies make you feel like you're "not in Kansas anymore," then it's time to pick up the "Reese's pieces" with this "Life Savers" quiz!
How 'Pretty Boy' Floyd Became the FBI's Public Enemy No. 1
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Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd lived a life of crime. HowStuffWorks looks at why the FBI named him Public Enemy No. 1, and how a famed agent killed him.
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?
Who tests out amusement park rides?
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Want to be the first to try the hottest coasters and thrill rides? Learn who gets to test the latest amusement park rides at HowStuffWorks.
What Does 'GOP' Stand For?
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The Republican Party is known as the "GOP," but why? And what does "GOP" even mean?
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!