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The Richest Countries in Africa, Based on GDP

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Western nations often think of the entire African continent as poor, thanks, in large part, to the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and European colonialism. The truth is, many African countries were wealthy before colonization.

West Nile Virus Overview

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Ever since West Nile Virus arrived in the United States, it's been treated as a serious, growing threat. This virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, is potentially deadly -- but what are your chances of contracting it?

6 Famous Outlaws of the Wild, Wild West

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HowStuffWorks takes a look at six famous outlaws of the Wild, Wild West, how they lived and how they died.

Bottle Trees: A Beautiful Tradition With a Spiritual Past

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Bottle trees originated centuries ago in the Congo in West Africa and still hold a special spiritual place in the heart of the American landscape.

How Ebola Works

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Ebola has killed thousands in Africa since it first broke in 1975. And it's back again. HowStuffWorks looks at the virus and the science to stop it.

Who Were the Real Women Warriors of Dahomey?

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The Dahomey warriors were an all-female regiment that existed for 300 years. Their bravery is legendary and portrayed in "The Woman King."

What's the Difference Between Sweet Potatoes and Yams?

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Think sweet potatoes and yams are the same? Think again. These two tubers are totally different. Yams aren't even potatoes.

If You Know Where 17/24 of These Obscure Countries Are, You’re a Geography Whiz

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If you have a BrunEI for tiny countries that don't show up on most maps ANDORra you consider yourself a geography expert, click here to see if you have what it takes to travel the world.

Banned in the U.S.A: 7 Foods You Can't Eat in the United States

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These seven foods are banned in at least some, if not all, of the states in America. Have you tried any of them?

How Narco States Work

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Narco states are places where illegal drugs are openly traded with governmental approval. Learn all about narco states.

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