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New Orleans History Quiz

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The 'Big Easy' has a reputation for weirdness and wildness. How much do you know about the history of New Orleans?

How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?

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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?

How did a shipwreck double the size of the United States?

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The El Cazador shipwreck took with it the money that was to buy the Louisiana territory for Mexico. Find out more about the El Cazador shipwreck.

Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents

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What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?

Why Did England and Spain Fight Over an Ear?

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Jenkins' ear -- the severed ear of Capt. Robert Jenkins -- inspired a war. Learn how Robert Jenkins' ear led to a clash of monarchies in the 18th century.

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.

Top 5 Influences on Regional Cooking in the United States

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There are quite a few influences on regional cooking in the United States. Check out our top 5 influences on regional cooking in the United States.

10 People With Incredibly Bad Luck

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These 10 people had the incredibly bad luck of being in the wrong place at the wrong time or the right place at the wrong time.

How Much of a Geographic Whiz Are You?

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Do you know your global places and local areas of interest? Get out your maps and wits, combine them and have fun in our Geography Whiz quiz!

The Messy Legacy of the Columbus Day Holiday

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As more states are swapping Columbus Day celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day observances, does Columbus Day still have any relevance?

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