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The True Story of the Blue People of Kentucky
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The Fugates and the Combses lost the genetic lottery, as both shared a rare trait that made their skin blue. What happened to the blue people of Kentucky?
The Mastodon Boneyard That Stole Thomas Jefferson’s Heart
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Massive mastodons roamed lower Kentucky during the last ice age. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the natural and presidential history of the region.
Why the Mint Julep Is the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby
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The mint julep is as synonymous with the Kentucky Derby as big hats and seersucker suits. But how did this drink wind up at the world's most famous horse race?
Explorer Daniel Boone Blazed a Trail to the American West
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Forget the coonskin cap. Daniel Boone didn't wear one. But he did inspire a TV show, live with (and fight) Indians and help establish Kentucky as the 14th colony.
Can You Identify These Famous Horse Jockeys From an Image?
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Competitive jockeys ride in hundreds or thousands of races every year as they work their way to the top of the sport, all while dealing with frequent injuries, insane weight restrictions and even brushes with death. Take our quiz to see if you can name the most famous jockeys to ever cross the finish line!
If We Give You a State, Can You Tell Us Its Neighbor?
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There are two U.S. states that border eight states and two U.S. states that border zero states. None border nine states and only one borders one state. If we give you a state, can you tell us its neighbor?
Can You Guess the State From a List of Its Neighbors?
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We're sending you on a Mapquest in this quiz! Do you know which state borders only one other? What about a state with no neighbors? (They're kind of a loner.) Two are extra neighborly, sharing a border with eight other states! Have you got what it takes to name them all? Let's see!
Can You Guess Which State These Iconic Barbecue Dishes Are From?
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There's a lot more to good barbecue than putting meat over an open flame and hoping for the best. If you think you're a pitmaster than see if you can tell us where all these iconic BBQ dishes call home!
How Much Do You Know About the SEC?
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The SEC has been one of the strongest conferences in college sports for decades. Lets see if you can score a touchdown with this quiz.
Why did brothers fight on opposite sides of the Civil War?
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Brother against brother was a motif of the Civil War as families were divided -- even Sen. John J. Crittenden's. Read about brother against brother in the war.