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The New England Vampire Panic Was Very Real and Very Deadly

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In the 1890s, consumption (now called tuberculosis) was ravaging New Englanders. But what caused it? Could it be ... vampires?

Test your knowledge of the fifty nifty United States

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Each of the fifty majestic states of America has its own personality, history and idiosyncracies. In this quiz, you will test your knowledge of some of the most fascinating​ and fun facts about each state, from Alabama to Wyoming. You're on the fast track to becoming an Americana genius!

How the Hum Works

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Hummmmmm. Annoyed yet? Imagine if you heard that sound every night no matter what you did. Likened to a diesel engine idling in the distance, the Hum is a sound some people can never get away from. It's even caused suicide. But is it real?

Can You Identify These US State Flags?

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Flags sure can be fun, and this quiz proves it. Do you have enough knowledge to identify these emblems of state identity, or will some of those Midwestern states be your downfall? Dive into the quiz and find out!

How Did These States Get Their Names?

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Ever wonder why the person who named the orange settled on that name? Seems a little obvious, doesn't it? And what about how other things get named, like states? If you have a hankering for some geographical etymology, then take a cross country trip through this quiz!

Can You Pass This American General Knowledge Quiz?

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The Declaration of Independence may have created the United States of America. However, U.S. history consists of more than the Founding Fathers. Find out if you need to retake a U.S. History class with this quiz!

10 Top Biofuel Crops

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Could 'energy crops' really be the end to our addiction to fossil fuels? Read about the 10 top biofuel crops at HowStuffWorks.

10 Weird Facts About the Circus

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The circus has many 'weird' acts, but there are some strange facts about it you may not know. Learn 10 weird facts about the circus at HowStuffWorks.

10 Famous Mothers

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Famous moms are everywhere these days. Every website and tabloid showcases the babies of celebrities. But the 10 mothers we're featuring were world-changers as well.

Can You Unscramble the Names of All 31 NHL Teams?

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Ready for a celly? Drop the puck on this scrambled NHL quiz and see if you can decipher the names of all 31 teams. Grab our "Avalanche" of clues and watch the "Stars" align to make you the "King" of hockey trivia!

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