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Can You Name the Capitals of All These States If We Scramble the Letters?

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In what capital city will you find the Johnson Victrola Museum? Did the City of Honolulu steamship depart from San Francisco or Los Angeles during the Roaring '20s? Figure out some capital-city questions, then figure out the answers by unscrambling letters. Have a blast at it!

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.

How Did These States Get Their Names?

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Ever wonder why the person who named the orange settled on that name? Seems a little obvious, doesn't it? And what about how other things get named, like states? If you have a hankering for some geographical etymology, then take a cross country trip through this quiz!

Do You Know What State These Christmas Traditions Are From?

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Santa Claus, Christmas trees, gift giving ... most yuletide traditions are familiar around the country. But there are some pretty peculiar ones that you'll only find in particular states. Scroll down to test your knowledge!

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.

How Human Migration Works

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Human migration is the idea that humans developed in Africa and then spread to Europe and Asia. Learn about human migration and how human migration works.

How the U.S. Coast Guard Works

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Unique among the U.S. armed forces, the Coast Guard is perpetually on active duty, entrusted with lots responsibilities and chronically underfunded. Learn about the U.S. Coast Guard.

How the U.S. Postal Service Works

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The U.S. Postal Service employs about 500,000 people and is responsible for the delivery of mail. Learn more about the United States Postal Service.

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