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A City in South Dakota Boasts a Life-size Statue of Every US President
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Why does Rapid City, South Dakota, have a statue of every American president? Learn more about presidential statues in this HowStuffWorks article.
Does the Jackalope Really Roam the State of Wyoming?
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Legend says that jackalopes roam the plains of Wyoming and even like to sing campfire songs. How much truth is there to this mythical creature?
If We Give You an Animal and a Town, Can You Name the State?
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You can visit Alligator, Mississippi, or Dinosaur, Colorado, but can you identify the places associated with the animals in this quiz? Paw through these clues and don't be chicken; let's see if you're king of the jungle!
Dog Parks Guide
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Dog parks are as diverse as the breeds that use them. Learn all about dog parks in this article from Animal Planet.
What Is a Flood and Why Is the Surge of Water So Dangerous?
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Flooding has claimed more lives than any other natural disaster. Find out how a gentle stream becomes a raging torrent.
Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Difficult American Geography Quiz?
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You won't only need to know the longest river in America, but you might need to know exactly how many U.S. states it touches. Yes! This American geography test is that deep. Now is your time to prove you are up to the challenge!
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.
Do you know where in the world you can find these famous statues?
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Of the thousands of remarkable statues around the world, you may know where to find the Statue of Liberty, and maybe the Sphinx. But what about all the others? From The Thinker and Venus de Milo to the Olmec Colossal Heads and Moai, see if you can match the famous statue to where in the world you'd find it.
Recent Dinosaur Discoveries
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Dinosaur interest soared in the 1990s, mostly due to the film Jurassic Park and new dinosaur discoveries. Learn about more recent dinosaur discoveries.
10 Longest Rivers in the U.S.: From the Missouri to the Brazos
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We bet you're looking up the longest river in the U.S. to settle a bet: Is it the Missouri River or the Mississippi River? It depends how you measure.