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There are more than 560 active wildfires burning in Canada, as we try to find more answers about the Texas floods ...

Test your knowledge of American history with our Liberty Bell quiz! Answer questions on its location, famous crack, iconic ...

Also at the multiplex is “Eddington,” a dark comedy billed as a contemporary Western starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and ...

Another week of "SportsCenter" on the road, another opportunity for us to put your state-specific knowledge to the test. As ...

Here are report cards for all 32 NHL teams, based on the moves made through Monday. These are based on the moves they made, ...

Answer: A. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. George Washington was in New York City preparing the city’s defense on July 4. On ...

The United States is in the midst of a place-renaming moment. From the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, ...

The Bill of Rights Institute developed an eight-question Independence Day quiz to test Americans' knowledge about the July 4th holiday.

This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as Can You Name the Original Capitals of These 18 States?.

Can You Identify These Famous City Skylines? Think you know your skyscraper architecture? Take this Google Earth quiz and try to match the 3D cityscapes to their locations. By CaLea Johnson | ...

On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.