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What Is the Oldest City in America? A Look at the Top 11
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Embarking on a journey through the United States' historical landscape to learn about the oldest city in America uncovers a rich mosaic of stories that trace back to a time before even the British arrived and settled on the land.
How Much Do You Know About the US States That Border Canada?
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Just because we're neighbours, doesn't mean we're close — at least in terms of how much we know about one another. Take this quiz and get better acquainted with our friends from south of the border!
What's the Difference Between a Pressure Cooker and an Instant Pot?
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The pressure cooker has been around for years, but its pride of place in the kitchen is being usurped by the new kid in town, the Instant Pot. So, what is the difference?
Made in America: The Ridiculous History of 'OK'
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The fad for abbreviations like LOL is nothing new. In fact, this trend in the 1840s spawned the greatest abbreviation of all, "OK."
Can You Guess the American City From Its Most Famous Streets?
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Whether you're walking in Memphis, straight outta Compton or in a New York state of mind, the cities you love have some very famous streets everyone knows. Cities can be identified with nothing more than these street names. Can you name them?
8 Famous Parks Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Plus a Tiny One You May Not Know About
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The designer of New York's Central Park believed that public parks were 'democratic spaces' belonging to all citizens, and aren't we glad he did?
Countries and Capitals Trivia Quiz
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Both New York and London are among the most important cities in the world, but only one of them is a capital. What do you know about the world and its capital cities? Can you match the country to the capital?
Tanzanite Is Africa's Real Blue Diamond
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Tanzanite is so rare, it is sourced from just an 8-square-mile (20-square-kilometer) area in Tanzania. It was first discovered in the late 1960s and it burst onto the jewelry scene thanks to Tiffany & Co.
Can You Name the State Each of These Celebrities Grew Up In?
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L.A. and New York may be the centers of the entertainment universe, but the coasts don't have a lock on talent. From the Midwest and the Rust Belt to New England and the deep South, do you know where these stars grew up?
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!