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What's Your British History IQ?

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Kids who study British history are required to learn over 1,000 years of history throughout school, which is a lot to remember - and a lot to forget. Let's find out whether you remember any of it!

11 of the Biggest Lies in History

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You don't look fat in those pants. I didn't copy off his paper. I am not a crook. I never met her. Lots of us lie, but what are some of the biggest whoppers ever told?

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!

16 World-Famous Architects and Their Impact

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We see buildings pop up and get torn down all the time, but some structures (and the architects who designed them) were built to last. These 16 are some of the most famous.

What Was in Peter the Great's Cabinet of Curiosities?

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Peter the Great was a feared leader but also an intellectual. Learn about Peter the Great and Peter the Great's love of academia and collectibles.

Dinosaur Discoveries

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The oldest record of a fossil dinosaur bones discovery is in a Chinese book written between 265 and 317 A.D. Learn more about dinosaur discoveries.

Can You Guess the Southern City From a Visual Clue?

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The American South is rich in history and full of cities ... maybe more so than you realize. We have 40 pictures and a little background info for each; can you identify the cities in question? Scroll down and find out!

How Ramjets Work

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Imagine whipping through the sky at thousands of miles per hour. This special type of jet engine can do exactly that.

How did ancient civilizations use sundials to tell time?

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Ancient sundials first popped up in Egypt around 1500 B.C. Learn how these sundials came about and what they were used for all those centuries ago.

The 10 Most Dangerous Sharks

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Dangerous sharks may not hunt humans, but if they took a sample bite, they could do some serious damage. Which 10 sharks make up the worst in the ocean?

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