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How American Exceptionalism Works
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'American Exceptionalism' is a term that's been used both positively and negatively. Find out the meanings of American Exceptionalism at HowStuffWorks.
Make Up Some State Nicknames and We’ll Guess Where You’re From
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Are you a West Coast kid who calls Florida "The Florida Man State"? Or are you a Southerner who refers to Maine as "Basically Canada"? Come up with some new nicknames for California, New York and Nebraska and we'll tell you which state you're from!
How Tunnels Work
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Constructing a tunnel is one of the most complex challenges in the field of civil engineering. Learn about the basics behind tunnels.
Are You Smarter Than a 12-Year-Old?
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How well did you do when you were in the 7th grade? Did you thrive in Social Studies? What about Geology? Discover your inner middle schooler and how much knowledge you retained with this quiz!
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?
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?
Quiz: How Did States Get Their Names?
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What does 'Massachusetts' really mean? Find out what you really know about the names of America's states with our HowStuffWorks quiz.
Can You Identify the State by Its Baseball Team?
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We all love our major league baseball teams. And many of us are loyal to a team because it's the team of our home state. Can you identify which team belongs to which state?
Only a True Sailor Can Pass This Quiz about the Navy!
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Most of the Earth is covered by water, so it makes sense that militaries strive to control oceans far and wide. The United States Navy is one of the world's preeminent -- and most lethal -- fighting forces. But what do you really know about this powerful force in the U.S. military?
How Salt Works
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Not only do we need to consume salt, we also need it for a variety of nonfood uses. But if it's so important, why do health organizations recommend that we closely watch our intake? Apparently, there can be too much of a good thing. Learn what happens when we overload on salt or get too little of it.