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A Troubled Monarchy: James II/VII Quiz
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From bloody civil wars to glorious revolutions, chart the rise and fall of one of the Stuart monarchs of England, Scotland and Ireland, James II/VII. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of a not-so-merry period of the countries' histories.
The Cola Wars: Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi Quiz
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There aren't many of us who can recall a time when Coke and Pepsi weren't duking it out for domination of the worldwide cola market. How much do you know about the cola wars?
How to Get Lipstick Out of Clothes in 9 Steps
As far as stains go, the ones made by lipstick are a double whammy: They're oil-based and brightly colored, so they're tough to clean and almost impossible to hide. It might take a few tries, but you should be able to banish that stain!
Can You Name All of the Cities Taken Over by the Roman Empire?
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All roads lead to Rome, but that's easy since the Romans built the roads after conquering all the places they lead to. How clear is your memory of the history of the Romans? Could you name all of the cities they conquered?
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?
Lily Dale: Where the Living and Dead Reconnect
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The village known as Lily Dale in upstate New York has been channeling spirits since the 1800s. HowStuffWorks finds out what makes Lily Dale tick.
Meet Hell-Cat Maggie, the Mythical Dame of the Dead Rabbits Gang
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HowStuffWorks learns about some very colorful alleged members of the 1860s gangs including Hell-Cat Maggie of the Dead Rabbits.
The Netherlands' Controversial Blackface Christmas Tradition
Who is Black Pete and is he a racist part of Dutch Christmas tradition? HowStuffWorks finds out.
What exactly is a right-to-work state?
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What exactly is a right-to-work state? Find out about the controversial laws that constitute a right-to-work state.
Oil Diffusers Make Your House Smell Great, But Are They Safe?
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Burning some essential oils around your home may make it smell really nice. But could there be some side effects you should be worried about?