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How did a shipwreck double the size of the United States?
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The El Cazador shipwreck took with it the money that was to buy the Louisiana territory for Mexico. Find out more about the El Cazador shipwreck.
Only 1 in 40 People Can Answer These Common Sense Questions. Can You?
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Are you book smart, street smart, and all-around savvy? Put your brain to the test with this common sense HowStuffWorks quiz!
Can You Identify All of These Countries in the Americas From an Outline?
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What better way to test your facts of the Americas than this quiz? Correctly identify countries of North and South America from their outlines, and we'll offer up superb facts about each nation. Major hint: Most of the destinations will be Latin American, bueno? So choose accordingly! Boa sorte!
Medieval History Quiz
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Alright, history buffs, it's time to pack up your books and take a journey back to medieval Europe with this quiz. Will you get a victory or fall before the battle even gets started? Let's find out!
William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua
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Before being executed in 1860 for his misadventures, William Walker, known as a 'filibuster,' raised a private army and briefly installed himself as the president of Nicaragua.
The War of 1812: The White House Burns and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Is Born
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The War of 1812 ended in a stalemate, which enabled the U.S. to escape defeat and grow into a world power. HowStuffWorks looks at this forgotten war.
Can You Pass the Hardest NBA Quiz We Have Ever Written?
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There are currently 30 NBA teams and about 500 players in the league, but there have been more than 3,000 players in the history of the NBA and dozens of teams. That's a lot of stats, a lot of stories and a lot of wins, losses and legends. Let's see what you know.
How Jazz Works
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Jazz is often referred to as 'Americas Classical Music.' Find out where jazz music was created and learn about the culture associated with jazz.
The Mysterious Disappearance of Aaron Burr's Daughter, Theodosia
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In 1812, she boarded a ship bound for New York, but never arrived. What happened to the daughter of Aaron Burr, the man who killed Alexander Hamilton?
Smarter Than the Average American? Take This USA Quiz!
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Hundreds of millions of people live in the USA, but very few of them know all that much about the country they live in. Do you fit in that category, or do you think you're smarter than the average American? Take our quiz on all things America to find out.