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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!
What a Tangled Web a Few Squirrels' Tails Can Weave
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It's a natural phenomenon known as a 'squirrel king.' But what's the deal and why do squirrels get tangled up? HowStuffWorks investigates.
Free Land: How the Homestead Act Helped America Expand Westward
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President Abraham Lincoln signed into law that any person in the U.S. could have free land — 160 acres in fact. But there was a catch.
Why Do We Say 'Holy Cow'?
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The Hindu religion considers cows holy. But that's not why we utter the expression. So what's the story behind it? HowStuffWorks gets the details.
Can You Name These States From Three Clues?
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Each state in the U.S. has its own claim to fame. Sure, you may know what makes your own state special, but just how well do you know other states? Find out by naming each of these states from just three clues!
The Race to the Heisman Trophy
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Each year, this award is given to college football's best player. If you're a huge college football fan, this quiz is for you! How much do you know about the Heisman Trophy?
Shock to the System: Famous Electrocutions
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Electricity brings us light, heat and Netflix. But sometimes, when it courses through man, woman or beast, electricity brings sudden death. Which is why executioners in the early 20th century looked at power lines and had light bulbs flash over their heads.
Can You Name These U.S. States From an Outline in 7 Minutes?
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If you can name these U.S. states from their outlines, you are even more of a geography whiz than you ever thought you were!
Why the Inside of a Tornado Gets Super Cold, Leaves You Gasping for Air
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Researchers from Montreal's Concordia University have figured out why the air inside a tornado vortex is cooler and less dense than the surrounding air.
Can You Name the Capitals of All These States If We Scramble the Letters?
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In what capital city will you find the Johnson Victrola Museum? Did the City of Honolulu steamship depart from San Francisco or Los Angeles during the Roaring '20s? Figure out some capital-city questions, then figure out the answers by unscrambling letters. Have a blast at it!