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The State Map Outline Quiz

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They might vary in size and dimensions, but in the end, every state has a shape. Do you know how the states have shaped up over the years? Here's your chance to find out!

We'll Give You Three Words From a Taylor Swift Song, You Guess Which Song It Is

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You can sing every Taylor Swift song word for word, but what if we break it down to just three words? Do you think this quiz thinks "you were trouble"? See if you really know Taylor by acing all of these questions!

What Is the Strongest Currency in the World?

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If you found a bag full of cash, which currency would you prefer it to be? The quick answer might not be the best one; while a suitcase full of U.S. dollars would mean you could start spending immediately (provided you were in the U.S., or in a country that accepted the U.S. dollar as an official currency), there are actually more valuable currencies out there.

Can You Guess These Occupations from a Picture and a Hint?

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Lots of jobs in the world are easily recognizable by their uniforms, but some aren't. We're going to give you a picture and a hint, and you'll have to tell us which occupation it is.

How Sinkholes Work

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Sinkholes are much more than holes in the ground. Learn how sinkholes can cause the Earth to swallow up you, your home and your car.

Extremophiles: How Do These Organisms Push the Limits of Life?

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Extremophiles are organisms that live in "extreme" environments. Learn why extremophiles are remarkable, not only because of their habitats.

How Plasma Converters Work

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Plasma converters generate electricity for our homes by burning trash. Learn about plasma converters and see pictures of plasma converters plants.

The Desert-dwelling Gobi Bear the Rarest Brown Bear

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The Gobi bear, scientifically known as Ursus arctos gobiensis, is a brown bear subspecies found exclusively in Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Also referred to as the Mazaalai in Mongolian, this unique bear is categorized as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Bear Specialist Group the Mongolian Red Book of threatened species.

The Most Recent Extinct Animal Was Last Seen in 1995

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Today, we're delving into a sobering topic: recently extinct animals. Species extinction is accelerating, with many species disappearing due to habitat destruction, invasive species and climate change.

How You Eat May Reveal Who You Are

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There are a lot of quirky eaters out there. HowStuffWorks looks at the science behind how we clean your plate and what it says about us.

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