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Do You Know the Correct Ways to Spell These Countries?
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Sure, you can spell Spain, China and the U.S.A. But what about all those "-stan" countries? What about those little Pacific island nations? (We bet there are a few on here you've never even heard of ...) Take this quiz to test your spelling expertise, and learn a little geography in the process!
Opus 40: Harvey Fite's Bluestone Sculpture Park in Upstate NY
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Opus 40 is a 6.5-acre (2.6-hectare) earthwork sculpture that was hand-cut and created by artist Harvey Fite over a 37-year period. So how did he do it?
How Pyramids Work
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Pyramids are some of the most amazing structures ever created by man. Learn about pyramids and the technology used to construct the ancient pyramids.
The Nose Knows: 5 Questions to Ask Before a Septum Piercing
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Septum piercing has been a worldwide symbol of beauty in many cultures, but there are some things to know before you take the plunge and pierce.
Top 10 Doomsday Prophecies
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It seems like every few years someone comes out with a new doomsday prophecy. From aliens and asteroids to floods and earthquakes, how do people think the world will end?
How Much Do You Know About the Seven Wonders of the World?
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The Seven Wonders of the World are legendary for capturing our hearts and imaginations. People travel all the way across the world to see one of the wonders, as though it were a pilgrimage. This quiz will take you there, without the expensive airfare.
Rambutan Is the 'Hairier' Cousin of the Lychee Fruit
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Its name is a derivative of a Mayan word for "hair" and by the looks of it you can see why. But how do you eat a rambutan and what does it taste like?
How Did Ancient Aztecs Use the Haunting Aztec Death Whistle?
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Some claim the "haunting shrieks" of the death whistle were used to terrify the Aztecs' enemies in battle or to mimic the death cries of sacrificial victims to their gods.
This Ancient Secret for Making Tacos Nutritious and Safe Is Still Used Today
What is nixtamalization? Learn all about this ancient process at HowStuffWorks Now.
5 Quetzal Species Flying in Central and South America
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The quetzal is a colorful, tropical bird that has fascinated humans for thousands of years. One species in particular, the resplendent quetzal, is thought to have inspired Quetzalcoatl" target="_blank">Quetzalcóatl, the Mesoamerican feathered serpent god.