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Do You Know These Typically Texan Things?
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Texans take a lot of pride in their state. From the size and grandeur of the land to cowboy culture, brisket and border culture, Texans thrive on specialized knowledge. Y'all know what we’re talking about? Let's find out with this quiz!
Sept. 9: Wonderful Weirdos Day
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Wonderful Weirdos Day was created by citizens of Austin, Texas to celebrate personality quirks on September 9. Read more about Wonderful Weirdos Day.
These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations
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Many states (or territories) that are now part of the U.S.A. were once independent, even if not recognized as such by other countries. We'll look at some of them.
Finland Is Definitely Happy, but Is It Part of Scandinavia?
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Named the happiest country in the world for the past three years in a row, Finland is considered a Nordic country. But is it part of Scandinavia?
Are You an Expert in Texan Traditions?
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Y'all ready to tell us what you know about Texas traditions? Grab a glass of sweet tea and saddle up for a quiz about the way they do things in the Lone Star State! Are you a real expert, or are you just an imposter wearing cowboy boots?
10 Obscene Hand Signs and Gestures From Around the World
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A friendly gesture in one country might be highly insulting in another. You'd better be sure you're using these 10 hand signs correctly before trying them out.
How Is a 19th-century Obscenity Law Being Used to Ban the Abortion Pill?
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The Comstock Act is suddenly in the public spotlight, and has become the newest weapon in the fight against legal abortion in the U.S.
How Foreign Accent Syndrome Works
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Are patients actually developing a foreign accent, or has something else gone haywire? Learn about foreign accent syndrome at HowStuffWorks.
How Well Do You Remember Selena?
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When you think of Selena do you start craving Tejano music or do you think about the talented "Mexican Madonna"and the tragedy that ended her young life? Either way, this quiz will remind you of the joys of her life and music. Take it now!
How Gypsies Work
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Who are the gypsies? Movies and books often portray gypsies as fortune tellers and beggars, but what's the real story? Read about gypsies at HowStuffWorks.