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Old Railroads
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The age of old railroads saw the birth of the first railroad lines and mass transportation on rail. Read more about old railroads in America.
Ridiculous History: When West Point Cadets Rioted Over Eggnog in 1826
Also known as the Grog Mutiny, the Eggnog Riot saw famous West Point cadets go nog-wild over whiskey restrictions. Read more at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Guess if These Landmarks and Places Are on Mars or Earth?
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The Earth and the planet Mars are celestial siblings but hardly twins. Each has unique features and landmarks, but despite their significant differences, the two worlds share a lot of qualities. Do you know your Martian landmarks from your Earthly ones?
Can You Name the Capitals of All These States If We Scramble the Letters?
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In what capital city will you find the Johnson Victrola Museum? Did the City of Honolulu steamship depart from San Francisco or Los Angeles during the Roaring '20s? Figure out some capital-city questions, then figure out the answers by unscrambling letters. Have a blast at it!
Can You Match the Country to The Ocean or Sea it Touches?
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Around 70 percent of the Earth's surface is covered by water in the form of oceans, seas and lakes. The remaining area consists of just under 200 countries, but do you know which countries border which water bodies? Take our quiz to find out!
How Deep Are the Great Lakes? And Why Are They Great?
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The Great Lakes are named so for several reasons. HowStuffWorks looks at why the Great Lakes are so great, including their impressive depths.
Could You Pass This Canadian Geography Quiz?
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If you've traveled around the country, or just know your stuff about Canada, you've found the right quiz. You live here, but how well do you really know the geography of your country? Find out by taking a trip from BC to Newfoundland on this quiz!
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 '00s: Top 50 Questions of the Decade
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The Top 50 Questions of the Decade test what you remember of the 2000s. Was it all a blur, or can you answer the Top 50 Questions of the 2000s Decade?
96% of People Can't Answer These Easy Jeopardy Questions. Can You?
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Hey, we all love trivia ... but not everyone is cut out for competition on national TV! So we've created a Jeopardy-style quiz, with the answers phrased as questions, for those of you who'd rather play from an armchair. Good luck!