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How Much Do You Know About the American Frontier?
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You'll grow ever so curious with each amazing fact you discover on this American expansion quiz. The sweet land of liberty went through some rough patches during its birth. Learn a few of the more sensational events that made America so splendid!
Why Gravy Wrestling Is an Annual Tradition in One British Town
An annual event in northwest England raises money for charity and sees combatants grapple in gravy. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Centralia, Pennsylvania: The Ghost Town Atop an Inferno
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The fire under the tiny town of Centralia, Pennsylvania, has been burning since at least 1962 and, to this day, nobody knows how to put it out.
Can You Guess the Meanings of These Old-Timey Phrases?
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Slang has been with us for centuries, but many phrases fall into obscurity or change their meaning over time. The ones in this quiz all originated in the 19th or 20th centuries. Do you know what the following old-fashioned phrases mean?
The Geoduck Is The World's Most NSFW Mollusk
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Geoducks are the largest saltwater clams on the planet. Some can live as long as 100 years. HowStuffWorks takes a look at these unique mollusks.
The Searchers: Test your knowledge of John Wayne's masterpiece
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"The Searchers" is considered to be one of the best Westerns of all time and one of John Ford's best movies. How much do you know about the movie and the behind-the-scenes drama? Saddle up, and let's head out into the Old West.
Can You Name All These British Landmarks?
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Can you tell the difference between the gorgeous old church where Princess Diana was married and the gorgeous old church where Will and Kate wed? Take our quiz to see how many of these British landmarks you can name!
How Well Do You Know Your Sporting Fish?
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We're not talking about fish fingers and custard here, just some good old fishing fun! Test your expertise at guessing each of these sporting fish varieties.
Can We Guess Where You Grew Up Based on Your Winter Survival Skills?
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Did you grow up looking Old Man Winter square in the face? Or, did you grow up panicking at the thought of snow coming your way? Survive the cold during this quiz, and let us see if we can figure it out!
The Rise and Fall of the Oregon Trail
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Hundreds of thousands of emigrants traveled the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail. HowStuffWorks looks at what they endured in their search of a better life.