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How State Dinners Work
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Come with us and tour the Executive Mansion of the Governor of North Carolina. We will explore the behind-the-scenes preparations for an executive state dinner.
How Landfills Work
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What happens to all of that trash you put on the curb every week? It doesn't just disappear into a parallel universe. Much of it probably goes to the local landfill, and how it gets handled there is a very involved system.
'Y'all' Isn't Just for Southerners Anymore
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Y'all, the contraction of the words "you" and "all," is making its move out of the American South to places as far afield as Australia.
Do You Know All of These States’ Capitals?
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We don't expect you to sing the states and their capitals like Wakko from Animaniacs (but, we'd be impressed if you did). Can you match Columbia, Carson City, Charleston and Cheyenne to their respective states? Get your geography game going with this quiz!
What Happens When the Wind Is Knocked Out of You?
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Surely you've had the wind knocked out of you at some point in your life. But what's really going on inside your body?
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!
From Alabama to Wyoming, Can You Name Every Capital?
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Are you smarter than a sixth-grade geography student? If you can name all 50 state capitals, you will have earned yourself a gold star! Do you think you can do it, or has it been too long since you tried? See how well you do!
Can You Identify the U.S. State From a Crossword Clue?
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Love geography *and* word games? We've got a quiz for you! It's on the American states, written in crossword style, with a short clue and the number of letters. Ready? Test your state savvy now!
Can You Guess The State From The Names of Three Cities?
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While state capital’s are indeed important, everyone knows that sometimes the capital isn’t what makes the state recognizable. Seattle, Los Angeles and New York City are only a few of the key cities which make the United States one-of-a-kind. Test your knowledge of the states when going off of only three cities!
Can You Guess the State If We Give You a Major Highway and the Capital?
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The USA is defined by its geography, which dictates much of its industries and lifestyles. These factors combine to give each state its history and identity. If we gave you the name of a road that leads to it and its capital, can you name the state? Let's find out.