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Bussa's Rebellion and the 200-year Fight to End British Rule in Barbados
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The struggle to sever colonial ties with the British has been going on for nearly 400 years in Barbados. On Nov. 30, 2021, the island officially became a republic, installing Dame Sandra Mason as its first president.
Could you bend with the best of them in Legend of Korra?
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The exciting sequel to "Avatar: The Last Airbender" explores the life of the avatar who takes over after Aang passes on. How much do you know about the series? See if you're a true fan by acing this quiz!
If You Know Where 17/24 of These Obscure Countries Are, You’re a Geography Whiz
If you have a BrunEI for tiny countries that don't show up on most maps ANDORra you consider yourself a geography expert, click here to see if you have what it takes to travel the world.
These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations
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Many states (or territories) that are now part of the U.S.A. were once independent, even if not recognized as such by other countries. We'll look at some of them.
Quiz: What's This Country's Former Name?
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From war to political unrest to rebranding, there are all sorts of reasons countries change names. Match the former country names with our quiz.
Attack of the Phantom Clone Sith Menace: The 'Star Wars' Prequels Quiz
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The "Star Wars" prequels gave us a look at an earlier generation of heroes and villains, all in the midst of an epic political drama and a sweeping romance for the ages. Take this quiz to see how much you know about the "Star Wars" prequels.
Is Holland the Same as the Netherlands?
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People use the words Holland and the Netherlands interchangeably. But are the two places technically the same? HowStuffWorks breaks it down.
An Historian Explains Ukraine and Russia's Complex Relationship
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University of Michigan historian Ronald Suny answers some questions and corrects some falsehoods about the Ukrainian and Russian history that helped lead up to the current events.
Why Was the American Revolution So Revolutionary?
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Why was the American Revolution so revolutionary? Read about what made the American Revolution so unique in world history.
Why Are We Still Talking About Plato 2,100 Years Later?
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Plato, who died around 347 B.C.E., laid the groundwork for Western philosophical thought. But what did he say that's was so remarkable?