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First Transcontinental Railroad Completed
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The Transcontinental Railroad was a miracle of its time. Learn about the history of the Transcontinental Railroad and how the Transcontinental Railroad changed the country.
The Land Down Under: The Australian Geography Quiz
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You may already know that the Australian continent includes the Australian mainland and nearby islands, but how well-versed are you in some of the finer details of its geography? Test your knowledge of the "land down under" with this Australian geography quiz.
Railroad Expansion
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The railroad expansion of the middle and late 1800s changed America forever. Read more about the westward expansion of railroads.
The Strange History of Neuschwanstein Castle Is No Disney Fairy Tale
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We visit Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's castle at Disneyland, and learn more about its owner, Mad King Ludwig.
How Hercules Totally Nailed His 12 Labors
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HowStuffWorks counts down the 12 labors of Hercules, assigned to him by Hera, the wife of his father Zeus, as repentance for murdering his family.
Can You Name All These Geography Terms That Begin With C?
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From a city to a county to a country to a continent, filled with caves and coves and cliffs and canyons, there are more geography C’s than you can possibly imagine. Care to take a crack at classifying some? Take the quiz!
Do You Know These Typically Texan Things?
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Texans take a lot of pride in their state. From the size and grandeur of the land to cowboy culture, brisket and border culture, Texans thrive on specialized knowledge. Y'all know what we’re talking about? Let's find out with this quiz!
How Space Elevators Will Work
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Space elevators are explained in this article. Learn about space elevators.
10 Homes of the Future ... Today
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Is this surreal, modern design your idea of a futuristic home? While some look like this, others would surprise you. We scope out 10 that you might want to live in today.
Can You Read the Word If We Give It to You Upside Down?
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Look, we're not going to swear you're the next Einstein if you ace this upside-down words quiz, but we do promise it's a great way to stretch your brain and get those neurons fired up. And with only 26 letters in the alphabet, how hard can it be to get a perfect score?