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Can You Match the National Park to the U.S. State?

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There's so much more to America than fascinating buildings and elaborate cityscapes. This U.S. national parks quiz showcases nature's outstanding design achievements. Prepare to be wowed by stunning facts and photos!

U.S. State Capitals, Listed Oldest to Newest

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State capitals provide a centralized location for the state's administrative, legislative and sometimes judicial branches. This facilitates efficient governance by bringing together key decision-makers, lawmakers and administrative staff in one place, streamlining communication, coordination and policy implementation.

Corporal Punishment Continues in U.S. Schools, Despite Its Ineffectiveness

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In the 2013-14 school year, 109,000 students faced corporal punishment. Learn about the use of spankings as discipline in school at HowStuffWorks Now.

Plasmapheresis Procedure

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During a plasmapheresis procedure, plasma, the fluid part of the blood, is removed from blood cells. See why plasamapheresis is used.

How Bull Sharks Work

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Bull sharks are one of the deadliest of sharks in existence. Read about bull sharks and why they eat mammals like dogs.

Why July's Full Moon Is Known as the Buck Moon

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And this month's buck moon is extra-special because it is a supermoon!

12 Shocking Punishments For Minor Crimes

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Since the dawn of human civilization, rulers have had to devise punishments for unacceptable behavior. Sincere attempts were occasionally made to ensure that the punishment fit the crime, like the concept of an Eye for an Eye. By contrast, the word "Draconian," attributed to the ruler Draco of ancient Athens around 621 BC, is synonymous [...] The post 12 Shocking Punishments For Minor Crimes appeared first on Goliath.

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.

5 Pine Snake Variations in North America

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The pine snake is one of the most interesting and robust reptiles you'll find slithering through the pine woods and sandy soils of North America. Belonging to the species Pituophis melanoleucus, these nonvenomous snakes are known for their large size, powerful build and distinctive hissing sounds when threatened.

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