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Can You Answer These Basic Science Questions Everyone Should Know?
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Science! It's the basis for nearly everything that sets our age apart. Still, you can't have satellites, Twitter or Netflix without the basics. How well do you know them?
How was the construction of the World Trade Center unique?
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The World Trade Center employed several new approaches to skyscraper construction. From slurry walls to sky lobbies to "tube within a tube" design features, what made this project distinctive from an architectural engineering standpoint?
Pride Month in the U.S. Celebrates LGBTQ+ Progress and Equality
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June is Pride Month, when the LGBTQ community comes together to celebrate their struggles and to raise awareness of issues they still face.
New York City's Iconic Dakota Helped Gild the Gilded Age
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The Dakota is most famous as the apartment where former Beatle John Lennon lived and died, but it also played a key role in the evolution of New York City during the Gilded Age.
Why Is New York City Called the 'Big Apple'?
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Ever wondered how a city gets its nickname? HowStuffWorks wants to know why New York City is known as the Big Apple.
Which NYC Borough Best Fits Your Personality?
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Many of us have dreamed of what it would be like to live in the Big Apple, but which of the boroughs best matches your personality? There's only one way to find out!
What's the Difference Between an Avenue, a Road and a Boulevard?
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The name bestowed on a road depends on its size and function. And it's not just up to your neighborhood's developer either.
Can You Identify These Landmarks That Were Made During the 1950s?
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The 1950s were a time of global transition, as much of Europe worked to rebuild after WWII while the U.S. took advantage of unprecedented economic prosperity. Take our quiz to see if you can name the most famous landmarks of this decade!
Which "Watchmen" Character Are You?
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Thirty-four years after what happened in "The Watchmen" the world is a different place. Vigilantes still exist, Dr. Manhattan is still out there and there's a whole gang of Rorschachs. Where do you fit in? Grab your mask and find out!
Could You Pass a High School U.S. History Class?
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Get to your desk and sharpen your pencil - it's time for your U.S. history exam! Find out if you would pass the test or if you would be sent to the stocks!