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The Mighty Banyan Tree Can 'Walk' and Live for Centuries
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These majestic trees send their roots down in pillars from branch to ground, can form a canopy over 80 feet high and can live to be 250 years old.
Why Is the Tropic of Cancer Important?
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You've probably heard of the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, but do you know the difference?
Where Is This City?
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Metropolis! Cities are at the core of civilization, a word that itself refers to dwelling in cities. How well do you know the cities of the world? Let's see if you are a geographical master!
How does someone become a saint?
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On Sunday, Pope John Paul II beatified Mother Teresa, bringing the late nun and revered humanitarian a step closer to sainthood. Learn about the Roman Catholic Church's canonization process.
Your Teachers Will Be Impressed If You Can Guess the Modern Day Names of These Places
A top-seller at any U.S. Chinese restaurant, the plum and soy flavored dish Peking duck is named after China's largest city of Beijing ... Wait, what? Like so many places across the globe, Beijing's former name lives on only in recipes, history books and memories. Learn more with this quiz!
Ever Driven Any of the 9 Longest Roads in the World?
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The U.S. has some of the longest highways in the world, but the nine longest are scattered all over the globe.
The Spicy History of Chai and How to Make It
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You may know chai as a sweet and spicy Starbucks favorite, but the roots of this tea blend lie in the heart of the Indian subcontinent. So, how do you make it?
Can You Correctly Spell the Names of These World Capitals?
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Let the world capital spelling bee commence! Will you be on the winning team? Take this quiz now to see if you have what it takes to correctly spell the capital cities of these countries!
Name These Truck Logos From One Image in 7 Minutes
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A good truck can not only carry a load but also look good doing it! Test your knowledge of recognizable truck logos with this quiz!
Can You Pass This General Knowledge Quiz From 1989?
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Is Princess Di still married to Charles? Which Eastern European countries are still Communist? Navigate the world as it was in 1989 with our quiz -- it might be harder than you think!