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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.
New York City History Quiz
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With around 8 million residents, New York City has become one of the world's biggest and most vibrant metro areas. How much do you know about NYC's history?
Why Is New York City Called the 'Big Apple'?
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Ever wondered how a city gets its nickname? HowStuffWorks wants to know why New York City is known as the Big Apple.
Smarter Than the Average American? Take This USA Quiz!
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Hundreds of millions of people live in the USA, but very few of them know all that much about the country they live in. Do you fit in that category, or do you think you're smarter than the average American? Take our quiz on all things America to find out.
State-funded Funerals: What Happens to the Unclaimed Dead?
Cities have protocols for making sure everyone has an eternal resting place. HowStuffWorks looks at how cities bury their unclaimed dead.
Can We Guess How Many Countries You've Visited Based on This World Knowledge Test?
Let's put your world knowledge to the test! After we figure out how much you know, we'll know how many countries you have visited. Grab your passport. We're ready to go!
A Troubled Monarchy: James II/VII Quiz
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From bloody civil wars to glorious revolutions, chart the rise and fall of one of the Stuart monarchs of England, Scotland and Ireland, James II/VII. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of a not-so-merry period of the countries' histories.
What Is the Oldest City in America? A Look at the Top 11
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Embarking on a journey through the United States' historical landscape to learn about the oldest city in America uncovers a rich mosaic of stories that trace back to a time before even the British arrived and settled on the land.
Your Friends Will Be Impressed If You Can Guess the Modern Day Names of These Places
Times change and places change with them, including their names! History is all around us, in disguise. The remains of the past are right in front of our eyes, but we can't always understand what it is. How comprehensive is your place-name knowledge?
The Dark History of Indigo, Slavery's Other Cash Crop
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HowStuffWorks traces the history of indigo from its origins and use as a cash crop for blue dye to its replacement by synthetics in the 20th century.