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Sorghaghtani Beki, Genghis Khan's daughter-in-law, was a powerful ruler.

When Mongol Queens Ruled the Silk Road

The daughters of Genghis Khan ruled nations that controlled the Silk Road, the favored route for trading spices, cloth, pottery, and other goods between China, India, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean.

Whoever wins the van from Omaze can customize it to suit their tastes.

Win a Custom Road-Tripping Van While Donating to Conserve America’s Climbing Landscapes

Now’s your chance to win a customizable van perfect for road trips, camping expeditions, and long adventures.

Lorne Grabher shows off his forbidden license plate.

Canadian Man Named Lorne Grabher Stripped of His Right to Have a ‘GRABHER’ License Plate Is Appealing the Court’s Decision

Lorne Grabher had bought the vanity license plate as a 65th birthday gift for his father to celebrate their family name.

These non-U.S. license plates won't give away any quiz answers.

Can You Identify the U.S State by Its License Plate?

Anybody who grew up playing the license plate game on road trips just might be a master at this quiz.

A stretch of Old Dixie Highway in Homestead, Florida.

Miami’s Dixie Highway Will Become Harriet Tubman Highway

"Dixie"—a word associated with the Confederate States of America and slavery—will no longer be on Miami-Dade County’s road signs.

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8 Clever Ways to Keep Your Kids Occupied During Family Road Trips

From backseat organizers to road trip audiobooks, here’s how to keep your kids from asking “Are we there yet?” the whole time.

What Are Those Squiggles of Tar You See on Roads?

Those black lines running through roadways are supposed to keep roads intact, but they can sometimes be dangerous.

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