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9 Tiny Countries You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

GEO · 5 MIN

Geography

9 Tiny Countries You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Nine of the world's smallest countries — from the Vatican to Kiribati — and one memorable fact about each.

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9 U.S. State Names Almost Everyone Mispronounces

GEO · 5 MIN

Geography

9 U.S. State Names Almost Everyone Mispronounces

Some state names are spelled one way and said another — and locals have strong feelings about it. Here are nine that trip up newcomers, and how to say them right.

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Why Is the White House White? And Other Landmark Mysteries

GEO · 5 MIN

Geography

Why Is the White House White? And Other Landmark Mysteries

Why is the White House white? Why did the Statue of Liberty turn green? Seven famous landmarks and the surprising answers hiding behind them — including a few 'facts' that aren't true.

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9 Tiny Countries You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

9 U.S. State Names Almost Everyone Mispronounces

Why Is the White House White? And Other Landmark Mysteries

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