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WWII Sparked America's Shark Obsession, Not 'Jaws' or Shark Week

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Decades before Discovery started its wildly successful Shark Week, Americans were transfixed by stories of shark-infested waters.

Can You Ace This “Jaws” Quiz?

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"Jaws" tore apart movie history the way a Great White rips through flesh. This is the movie that sparked worldwide fear in one of Earth's most terrifying predators. Were you able to keep your eyes open through the whole movie? Take this quiz to see how much you remember!

Can playing dead help save me from a shark attack?

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We know playing dead can help you avoid a bear attack. But would it save you from a shark attack? Find out about playing dead to avoid a shark attack.

Can you name these famous ill-fated ships?

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History shows that the sea is no stranger to war and accidents. Take this quiz now to see how well you remember the most famous shipwrecks of all time!

Top 10 Shark Attack Stories

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Shark attack stories keep us out of the ocean, especially tales of the worst shark attack in history. Read on for shark attack stories.

Japan Surrenders and World War II Ends: June 1945-September 1945

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This World War II timeline covers events from June to September 1945. Follow the events that led to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.

How Nuclear Bombs Work

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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?

Do You Know All of These States’ Capitals?

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We don't expect you to sing the states and their capitals like Wakko from Animaniacs (but, we'd be impressed if you did). Can you match Columbia, Carson City, Charleston and Cheyenne to their respective states? Get your geography game going with this quiz!

Can You Guess the Biggest City of Each State in the USA?

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BOISE, this is gonna be a tough quiz, but you don't have to SIOUX us if you don't pass. Show us your city slicker skills, and try to get at least 30 out of 50 of these right.

Elvis Presley Biography

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In this Elvis Presley biography you can follow the King from his birth to his untimely death. Learn about the life and times of Elvis Presley.

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