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Can You Name These Countries From an Outline in 7 Minutes?
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Some countries have such a unique outline that it is easy to spot them, even when they are not on a larger map. If you’ve got geography on the brain, do you think you can identify each of the countries in this quiz from its outline in just 7 minutes? The clock’s ticking, so start the quiz!
How Nirvana Works
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The word "nirvana" gets thrown around in conversation all the time, often to describe a state of joy or supreme happiness. Actually, it's more than that -- a whole lot more. Find out what nirvana is.
Taoism and Chi
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Chi is an important component of Taoism. Learn more about chi as a Taoist concept and see how chi manifests itself in human experience.
Did French kissing start in France?
French kissing appears in the Kama Sutra circa the third century. So did French kissing start in France or somewhere else? Find out.
What Are Frankincense and Myrrh?
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The three wise men in the story of Christmas carried gold, frankincense and myrrh. What are frankincense and myrrh? Can you still get them these days?
Can You Match the Country to Its Currency?
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Have you ever bought dinner with dinar? Do you know which countries use the same name for their separate currencies? Find out how much you know about international currencies with this quiz!
Your Teachers Will Be Impressed If You Can Guess the Modern Day Names of These Places
A top-seller at any U.S. Chinese restaurant, the plum and soy flavored dish Peking duck is named after China's largest city of Beijing ... Wait, what? Like so many places across the globe, Beijing's former name lives on only in recipes, history books and memories. Learn more with this quiz!
How Gypsies Work
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Who are the gypsies? Movies and books often portray gypsies as fortune tellers and beggars, but what's the real story? Read about gypsies at HowStuffWorks.
Who Invented Chess?
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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.
How Feng Shui Works
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What is feng shui? Is it science or superstition? Where did it come from? How do you use it? Get answers and learn about the art of feng shui.