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10 Extinct Job Titles
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New jobs are being created everyday, but what happened to the professions of yesteryear? Learn more about 10 extinct job titles at HowStuffWorks.
Do You Know the History of Everything?
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While you may not have seen it all, you can definitely learn it all. From the beginning of the universe as a whole to where we stand today, do you think you have the knowledge of everything that has ever happened? Then prove that you could recite it all by taking the quiz!
The Chicago Railroad Fair
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The Chicago railroad fair celebrated the centennial of railroading's arrival in Chicago. Learn more about the Chicago railroad fair of 1934.
How the U.S. Postal Service Works
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The U.S. Postal Service employs about 500,000 people and is responsible for the delivery of mail. Learn more about the United States Postal Service.
Are You a History Major? Take This World History Trivia Quiz!
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We saw you snoring in Physics class … but you were paying attention in History 101, right? Set aside Google and remember there's no cheating on this epic history quiz. Try your best on this general world history test now!
How Buffalo Bill Became a Living, Breathing Personification of the American West
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William 'Buffalo Bill' Cody was an American soldier, bison hunter and frontiersman. But he's best known as the showman behind Buffalo Bill's Wild West show.
How Much Do You Know About the History of the U.S. Postal Service?
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You plop a stamp on a latter, drop it into a mailbox, and off it goes, reaching its destination a few days later. We often take postal service for granted ... but it is of vital importance to our society. What do you know about the history of the United States Postal Service?
The “How Smart Are You?” Quiz
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It takes a true Jack or Jill of all trades to pass this tough general knowledge quiz that covers everything from geography to space. Are you up for the task?
Which Famous Cowboy Are You Most Like?
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We're willing to bet you identify with the likes of John Wayne or Clint Eastwood. Why? Because they depicted cowboys! They defined the masculine age in ways we could only dream, and thankfully they're not myths. We have a colorful history of cowboys in our country. The question is which one would YOU be? Take this quiz and find out!
Calamity Jane Rode Hard, Drank Even Harder and Became a Wild West Legend
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Martha 'Calamity Jane' Canary was a woman trying to make it in a man's world at a time when societal strictures held women tightly bound to norms of femininity.