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Did the Lost Continent of Lemuria Ever Exist?
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Scientists once thought it was a land bridge between Asia and Africa. Occultists saw it as a place where gigantic humans lived who were once hermaphroditic and laid eggs.
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!
The Richest Countries in Africa, Based on GDP
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Western nations often think of the entire African continent as poor, thanks, in large part, to the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and European colonialism. The truth is, many African countries were wealthy before colonization.
What's the Meaning of the 'Don't Tread on Me' Flag?
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The "Don't Tread on Me" flag has its roots in America's Revolutionary War but has become a right-wing symbol in the 21st century. What does it really mean?
Revolutionary War Pictures
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These Revolutionary War pictures show battles and heroes of the American Revolution. See pictures of the Revolutionary War.
Bird Pictures
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Did you know that it's the possession of feathers, not the ability to fly, that distinguishes birds from other animals? Check out these bird pictures.
Can You Pass US Geography?
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Global positioning systems have nothing on you! This U.S. geography quiz is made for folks like you who dare to click through to take a test about America's new and oldest territories. Conquer this terrain test like the early American settlers carved out maps in their sleep. Scroll on!
How much do you know about Florida history?
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Florida is one of America's most unique states. From alligators to hurricanes, to beautiful beaches, it has it all. Test your Florida history knowledge with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
How Many USA State Nicknames Do You Know?
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Every state in America has its own set of values, customs, traditions and history that lead to distinct and unique nicknames. There are 50 states in the country and they have about 200 nicknames. Which ones do you know?
Can You Identify the State Abbreviation From a State’s Outline?
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When it comes to geography, they say the average American can't locate Afghanistan on a map, but how about Iowa? Take a look at these 50 state outlines and see if you can identify the correct abbreviation.