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Do You Know These Facts About the Great Lakes?
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North America harbors five of planet Earth's most important resources. Learn why and how the Great Lakes have rightfully earned their majestic distinction. So take on this quiz and gain a greater appreciation for the Great Lakes!
Can You Identify These U.S. Presidents If We Give Them Fake Mustaches?
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There's a reason the greatest masters of disguise used fake mustaches to hide their identity. Now, we've taken their craft and applied it to these U.S. presidents. Will you know who they are?
Can You Tell Us the Last Names of These U.S. Presidents?
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If you were taught anything in U.S. history class, these presidents probably played a role. Were you paying enough attention when their names were mentioned or did you happen to skip over those pages of the textbook?
Famous Historical Couples
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These pictures of famous historical couples show some of the most famous power pairings in history. Take a look at pictures of famous couples.
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.
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?
Your Friends Will Be Impressed If You Can Guess the Modern Day Names of These Places
Times change and places change with them, including their names! History is all around us, in disguise. The remains of the past are right in front of our eyes, but we can't always understand what it is. How comprehensive is your place-name knowledge?
How Many USA State Nicknames Do You Know?
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Every state in America has its own set of values, customs, traditions and history that lead to distinct and unique nicknames. There are 50 states in the country and they have about 200 nicknames. Which ones do you know?
There Are Hundreds of Classic Westerns, We’ll Be Impressed If You Can Guess 20
Well, circle the wagons, pilgrim! Make sure your powder's dry because we're calling you out for a Western movie shootout! How many of these rootin' tootin' classics have you seen?
How Zoot Suits Work
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Zoot suits have an interesting story you might not know about. Read about zoot suits at HowStuffWorks.