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A Comprehensive Look at Hurricane Maria in 2023
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Explore the impact of Hurricane Maria. Understand its devastation and aftermath. Learn about the history of Hurricane Maria today.
Understanding Hurricane Irma: Impacts, Recovery, and How to Help
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Explore the impact of Hurricane Irma. Understand its path and effects. Learn about the history of Hurricane Irma today.
How Do the 5 U.S. Territories Differ From the 50 States?
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The United States still has five permanently populated territories. The 3.5 million residents are denied many of the same rights as mainland U.S. citizens. They want this to change.
Can You Guess These Spanish-Speaking Countries from Their Outlines?
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Hola to all of you Spanish-loving folks out there! There are 21 countries that have Spanish as the official language and lots of others that have many Spanish speakers. Think you can guess the country from its outline? No es dificil, try it!
How Many States Are in the U.S.A.?
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The U.S. comprises states, territories and commonwealths. So how many states are in the U.S.A.?
Hawaii Proposes Ban on Certain Sunscreens to Save Coral Reefs
Scientists have found that chemicals in some sunscreens can cause coral bleaching, prompting the Hawaii state legislature to propose an exhaustive ban on them.
How Well Do You Know the FFA?
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Do you know the National Future Farmers of America as well as you think you do? If you can pass this quiz, you can consider yourself an expert! There's no farming experience necessary, but it can't hurt your score.
Why Are Today's Lottery Jackpots So Ginormous?
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Lottery jackpots have gotten ridiculously huge. HowStuffWorks looks at why.
Why Is a Town in Brazil Celebrating the U.S. Confederacy?
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The podcast Part-Time Genius asks which places exemplify American cultures outside the U.S. — and how America acquired its overseas territories.
Why Does the U.S. House of Representatives Have Only 435 Seats?
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That's about one House member for every 761,169 people, which is far less representative than when the nation was founded. How can that be changed?