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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.
Can You Match the Capital City to the Correct US State?
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From sea to shining sea to Alaska and Hawaii, every state has a capital city. Find out how familiar you are with their locations! Can you match 35 out of the 50?
Paul Berg
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Berg, Paul (1926-), an American biochemist and molecular biologist, has been at the forefront of genetic engineering, both as an inventor of a pioneering procedure and as an advocate concerned about the risks of genetic research.
If I Plant Trees in My Yard, Will It Offset Global Warming?
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If you plant trees in your yard, will it really help the planet? Find out how much carbon dioxide a tree absorbs and why you should plant trees.
Can You Name These Saltwater Fish From an Image?
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Saltwater fish are a dime a dozen, but can you correctly name these select few? Find out if you can or can't in this quiz.
How the Dawes Act Stole 90 Million Acres of Native American Land
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An alliance between well-meaning social reformers and land-hungry farmers resulted in a federal act that caused Native Americans to lose millions of acres of land they had once owned.
Two Truths and a Lie: North American Geography
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Alright, you've played two truths and a lie with your friends and they got to know some pretty embarrassing things about you. This time, the only way you're going to get embarrassed is if you can't name the capital of Canada. Wait, you do know it, right?
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.?
How Ecofeminism Works
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Ecofeminism is a social movement that combines elements of feminism with ecology. Learn about ecofeminism and famous ecofeminists.
Can You ID These Butterflies from an Image?
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Are you a master Lepidopterist? If you don't know what that word means, you may have a few things to learn about butterflies. You can still pass this quiz if you think you have what it takes to identify these guys from an image.