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How Cuban Traditions Work
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Many Cuban traditions go back for hundreds of years. Read about Cuban traditions at HowStuffWorks.
How Pirates Work
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Pirates have sailed the seas for hundreds of years. Learn about pirates and find out if you have what it takes to live the pirate lifestyle.
How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines
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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?
Only Linguists Will Be Able to Score 31/35 on This Romance Language Test.
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Salve, quiz-takers! That's Latin for hello - which of course, you already knew, because you're a master of the Romance languages. Or are you? Let's find out!
The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom
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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.
Can You Guess Which of These Two American Cities Is Furthest North?
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From Florida to Maine or California to Alaska, the United States is a vast country with plenty of interesting cities to explore. But do you know which cities are located north or south of others? Take a trip through this quiz to find out!
Unraveling Khipu: The Inca Knot Language
The Incas never invented a system of written language, but khipu is how they communicated. HowStuffWorks looks at the language of the Inca.
How Guatemalan Traditions Work
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Want to learn about traditions in Guatemala? Read about Guatemalan traditions at HowStuffWorks.
The Ultimate Las Vegas Quiz
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There's something compelling about Las Vegas, the city dubbed the "Entertainment Capital of the World." Once a small watering hole, it's now a jewel amid an arid desert. Take our quiz and find out more about Las Vegas, from its history to its climate to its main attractions.
How much do you know about the Age of Exploration?
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Do you remember what happened in 1492, when Columbus crossed the sea in the Nina, and the Pinta, and the mighty Santa Maria? Your history teacher sure hopes so. Of course, the indigenous people who were already living in the "New World" didn't think their lands were being newly "discovered" by the Europeans. Nevertheless, test your knowledge with this quiz!