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Can a Country Leave the United Nations?

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Can a country leave the United Nations? What countries have left the U.N.? Learn about the process and possibility in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Why Is Missouri Called the Show-me State?

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Lots of U.S. states have nicknames, but Missouri's arguably is one of the best. HowStuffWorks investigates how Missouri got its famous flinty moniker.

Can You Identify the State Abbreviation From a State’s Outline?

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When it comes to geography, they say the average American can't locate Afghanistan on a map, but how about Iowa? Take a look at these 50 state outlines and see if you can identify the correct abbreviation.

Who Decides Which Americans Lie in State?

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Lying in state beneath the U.S. Capitol Rotunda is an honor that has been bestowed on only a few people. Who decides which Americans are so honored?

How Many USA State Nicknames Do You Know?

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Every state in America has its own set of values, customs, traditions and history that lead to distinct and unique nicknames. There are 50 states in the country and they have about 200 nicknames. Which ones do you know?

Can You Name the State If We Give You Two of Its Professional Sports Teams?

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There are three times as many pro sports teams in North America than there are states, but some states don't even have a pro sports team, and other states have close to 20! Some places — like Washington, D.C. — aren't even states but have pro sports teams. We'll give you two teams and you give us the state. Think you can do it?

What Did Abraham Lincoln Invent?

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Well before becoming the 16th president of the United States, the young Abraham Lincoln was known for his interest in engineering and mechanics. What patent does Lincoln hold, and was his invention ever made?

How to Become a Senator

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Do you know how to become a senator? Find out how to become a senator in this article from HowStuffWorks.

Did the United States Put Its Own Citizens in Concentration Camps During WWII?

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Why did the U.S. create Japanese internment camps during WWII? Read about the Japanese internment camps at HowStuffWorks.

Which Military School is This?

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Throughout the United States, and the globe, there are some pretty amazing military schools. In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge of America's finest, as well as some schools abroad. These are the campuses where greatness is cultivated. Ready for a little military school trivia?

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