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How Oak Island Works
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Does Oak Island really have hidden treasure? Find out why Oak Island has been the focus of treasure hunters for decades.
Remembering Israel 'IZ' Kamakawiwo'ole, the Voice of Hawaii
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Known for his lilting cover of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow,' IZ was a big part of the Hawaiian Cultural Renaissance.
Can You Identify the Architectural Styles of These Famous American Buildings?
America went from mud pueblos and Colonial homes to Googie buildings and blobitecture in less than 250 years. Look at these famous American buildings and see if you can identify the architectural style.
Test Your European History Knowledge
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You may know all about the history of Europe. There was the stone age, the copper age, the bronze age, the iron age which all led to the renaissance of modern Europe. The rest, as they say, is history! ...Or is it? Test your knowledge to find out!
How Japan's Nuclear Crisis Works
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Explosions, fires and dangerous radiation levels dominated the headlines after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami sparked a nuclear crisis in Japan. How did so many safety measures fail?
The Ouroboros Is More Than Just a Cool Tattoo
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It may seem that the ouroboros came into existence with the flowering of tattoo culture, but in truth, this symbol is centuries-old and has a fascinating history.
What Are the Seven Deadly Sins?
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We've seen the words in movies, books, art, and even anime, but what are the seven deadly sins? And who came up with the list?
Can You Match the European Landmark to Its City?
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Do you know the Parthenon from the Pantheon? From Ireland to Turkey, we've gathered some of Europe's most famous landmarks in this quiz. Check out the images and clues, and see if you can match the landmark to its home city.
Are You Smarter Than the Average Person?
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There's some things that are common knowledge, and other things that go way over the average person's head. See if you are smarter than your average Joe with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Can You Guess Which Artist Painted These Historic Paintings?
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The following are 50 of the world's most well-known paintings by the best artists in history. Are you able to name the artist from just an image of the famous painting? Take this quiz and find out!