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5 Events in Hispanic History You Never Learned in School
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Hispanics have contributed to American history since Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus stepped foot in the New World. Here are five events to know.
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 Identify the State Abbreviation From a State’s Outline?
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When it comes to geography, they say the average American can't locate Afghanistan on a map, but how about Iowa? Take a look at these 50 state outlines and see if you can identify the correct abbreviation.
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?
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 Identify the U.S. State From a Crossword Clue?
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Love geography *and* word games? We've got a quiz for you! It's on the American states, written in crossword style, with a short clue and the number of letters. Ready? Test your state savvy now!
Can You Guess Which of These Two American Cities Is Furthest North?
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From Florida to Maine or California to Alaska, the United States is a vast country with plenty of interesting cities to explore. But do you know which cities are located north or south of others? Take a trip through this quiz to find out!
The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought
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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?
William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua
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Before being executed in 1860 for his misadventures, William Walker, known as a 'filibuster,' raised a private army and briefly installed himself as the president of Nicaragua.
10 Dogs Who Made History
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HowStuffWorks reports on dogs who've helped with the Cuban Missile Crisis, joined the Russian space program and found ancient cave paintings.