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If We Give You a State, Can You Tell Us Its Neighbor?
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There are two U.S. states that border eight states and two U.S. states that border zero states. None border nine states and only one borders one state. If we give you a state, can you tell us its neighbor?
What Is the Rainiest City in the U.S.? Here are the Top 11
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Rainy, dreary, Seattle, right? Everyone says it's the rainiest city in the United States. However, Seattleites are keeping a secret from you. Find out if their rainy reputation is real — or if the rumor's all wet.
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
Which Interstate Highways Run Between These States?
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Traveling from Texas to Florida for a family trip to Disney World? Need to head home to Maine from your NYC condo to visit family? You could suck it up and deal with the hassles of flying, or hop in your car and make the trip via the Interstate Highway System, the largest such highway network in the world. Take our quiz to see how much you know about this coast-to-coast travel network.
Fisher Cats: Tough Guys of the Weasel World
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HowStuffWorks looks at the world of the mysterious fisher cat, which actually isn't a cat at all but rather a tough member of the weasel family.
Can You Identify the House Type of These House Hunters Featured Homes?
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You've seen the show! Now, can you take everything you've learned from "House Hunters" and name these types of houses? You'll be surprised by how many of them you recognize. Or will you need to binge the show again?
The Famous Civil War Battles Quiz
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The American Civil War pitted family against family and led to some of the most famous armed conflicts in the history of the world. How much do you know about battles of this civil war?
Does Your Texas IQ Rival That of Sam Houston?
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Sam Houston led the Republic of Texas as the first president. If you already knew that, then you may have a Texas-sized Texas IQ. Want to challenge us to a duel? Scroll on into this quiz!
How Barbecue Works
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Almost every country in the world has some dish involving meat cooked over the fire. In the U.S., it's called barbecue. Come with us on a mouthwatering-journey through the history, politics and techniques of barbecue.
10 Breaks Retirees Get That Working People Don't
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Do you know the 10 breaks retirees get that working people don't? Find out the 10 breaks retirees get in this article from howstuffworks.com.