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Is Holland the Same as the Netherlands?
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People use the words Holland and the Netherlands interchangeably. But are the two places technically the same? HowStuffWorks breaks it down.
Did the Dutch really trade Manhattan for nutmeg?
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Did the Dutch really trade New Netherland for nutmeg? Find out why nutmeg was more valuable than Manhattan.
The Netherlands' Controversial Blackface Christmas Tradition
Who is Black Pete and is he a racist part of Dutch Christmas tradition? HowStuffWorks finds out.
The 5 Animals Most Suitable to Replace Your Family Pet
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What exotic mammals make good pets? Learn more about exotic mammals as pets in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How big is the world's smallest electric car?
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Scientists in Switzerland and the Netherlands have created what can be called the world's smallest electric car. So just how small (or big) is it? Find out.
Michael Rockefeller Disappeared in 1961. Was He Eaten by Cannibals?
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Michael Rockefeller, the 23-year-old son of prominent political figure Nelson Rockefeller, went into the jungle of Netherlands New Guinea in 1961 and never returned. Here's the story.
Do You Know These Famous Soccer Players?
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Futbol is the most popular sport in the world. Well, soccer, that is, to Americans. Soccer players are true athletes. They define the word. In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of the most famous soccer legends.
Early Paintings by Vincent van Gogh
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Vincent van Gogh's early paintings explore color, intense discipline, and sincere reflections of nature. View and learn about them in this article.
If We Give You Two International Cities, Can You Guess Which Is Furthest North?
How well do you know international geography and cities from around the world? Now is the time to put your knowledge to the test to see if you can properly place these cities on the map and call yourself a geography master.
8 Countries That Changed Their Names and Why
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Look at any vintage map and you'll see how a country's borders shift. But what reason would a country have for changing its name?