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Ridiculous History: When Doctors 'Prescribed' Alcohol During Prohibition

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One unlikely group legally provided easy access to alcohol during Prohibition: doctors. Learn about this bit of ridiculous history at HowStuffWorks.

How Midterm Elections Work

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Midterm elections in the U.S. don't get the public excited the way presidential elections do. But there's a lot at stake, actually, during these contests. Why do midterms exist, anyway?

How Aboriginal Australians Work

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The Aboriginal people were the first people to set foot on the Australian continent around 40,000 years ago. Learn about the history of the Aboriginal people.

10 Most Short-lived Countries

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It takes more than endless optimism to make your new country's independence stick. Learn about the 10 most short-lived countries at HowStuffWorks.

When Presidential Approval Ratings Really Matter

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Every week there's a poll with new numbers on how many Americans approve of the president's job performance. But what do these numbers really tell us and when should we take them seriously?

Who Is Liz Truss, Great Britain's New Prime Minister?

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Chosen by the Conservative Party, Liz Truss succeeds Boris Johnson to become the U.K's prime minister, the 15th to serve under Queen Elizabeth.

How Gerrymandering Works

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Gerrymandering has always been a problem, but technology has made it a lot worse. Find out how gerrymandering works in this HowStuffWorks article

What are smart mobs?

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Smart mobs utilize technology to spread information about when to assemble and flee from authorities. Learn about smart mobs and smart mob technology.

Democracy vs. Republic: What's the Difference?

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Is the U.S. a democracy or a republic? Or both? And what's the difference, anyway?

Queen Elizabeth II Steered the British Monarchy Into the 21st Century

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With the death of Queen Elizabeth, the British monarchy marks the end of an era and moves into a new phase as Prince Charles is set to take the throne.

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