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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?
Scientists Warn Western U.S. Drought Could Be 'New Normal'
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Nearly 90 percent of the Western U.S. is gripped by an "apocalyptical" drought that only continues to worsen. Even if you don't live in the area, it affects you — and what you do affects it.
35 Things Only True New Yorkers Know
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New Yorkers know a thing or two - if you're not a New Yorker, then you just don't get it. In this quiz, we'll see whether you're a real Manhattanite or just some guy from New Jersey.
H.R. 8 Mandates Gun Background Checks. Why Is It Stuck in the Senate?
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H.R. 8, which passed the House last year, would eliminate private gun sale loopholes and require nearly universal background checks. But it faces difficult odds of passage in the Senate.
10 Ways to Spot a Fake News Story
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Some news stories are easy to spot as fakes, others are harder. See 10 ways to spot a fake news story to learn more.
How Many Fox News Personalities Can You Name From an Image?
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Fox News is one of the most recognized networks on television, but will you recognize the faces from the network who deliver the biggest stories each day? Find out by taking on this challenging quiz!
Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents
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What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?
Can You Name the State Each of These Celebrities Grew Up In?
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L.A. and New York may be the centers of the entertainment universe, but the coasts don't have a lock on talent. From the Midwest and the Rust Belt to New England and the deep South, do you know where these stars grew up?
How 'Bat' Masterson Became a Wild West Icon
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Masterson palled around with Wyatt Earp in Dodge City, then later with President Teddy Roosevelt in New York City. He was also a lawman, gambler and gunfighter.
Which College Did These NFL Players Attend?
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In the world of the NFL, every player had to get their start somewhere. Do you know which college your favorites went to? Check your NFL knowledge with this HowStuffWorks Quiz!