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Your Teachers Will Be Impressed If You Can Guess the Modern Day Names of These Places
A top-seller at any U.S. Chinese restaurant, the plum and soy flavored dish Peking duck is named after China's largest city of Beijing ... Wait, what? Like so many places across the globe, Beijing's former name lives on only in recipes, history books and memories. Learn more with this quiz!
How the 19th Century Invented Modern Christmas
The 1800s saw the birth of many of the Christmas customs, from Santa Claus to lights, that we know and love today.
Bottoms Up: The Beer History Quiz
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The average of-age American throws back more than 200 bottles of beer each year, but while you're chilling with a cold one, have you ever stopped to pay tribute to the men and women who concocted your favorite suds? Take our quiz to see how much you know about the history of the beer industry, both in the U.S. and around the world.
Anne Frank's Diary Is Still Spilling Its Secrets
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Since 'The Diary of Anne Frank' was first published in 1947, scholars have dissected every page. HowStuffWorks looks at the new Anne that has emerged.
Vincent van Gogh Paintings from Arles
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Living in Arles inspired Vincent van Gogh to experiment with new colors and techniques. Explore van Gogh's Arles paintings in this article.
How Indoor Clouds Work
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Can weather move indoors? Thanks to an artist from Amsterdam, yes. Learn how indoor clouds work.
Where Is This City?
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Metropolis! Cities are at the core of civilization, a word that itself refers to dwelling in cities. How well do you know the cities of the world? Let's see if you are a geographical master!
Can You Guess the Meanings of These American Slang Words?
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American English is as inscrutable as it is alien, and American slang is no different in this regard. Slang is hard enough to decode as it is, without the transatlantic leap! Can you guess what this American slang means?
Countries and Capitals Trivia Quiz
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Both New York and London are among the most important cities in the world, but only one of them is a capital. What do you know about the world and its capital cities? Can you match the country to the capital?
Which Major European City Should You Live In?
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Europe is one of the most diverse and beautiful continents on the planet. It has so many different cultures that it's impossible to decide where to visit or where to live. So if you're especially curious about which city you should make your new home, take this quiz!