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How Alexander Hamilton Worked
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Musical star, cover boy for the $10 bill, shaper of the American economy - find out if there's anything Alexander Hamilton can't do at HowStuffWorks.
Why Does the U.S. House of Representatives Have Only 435 Seats?
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That's about one House member for every 761,169 people, which is far less representative than when the nation was founded. How can that be changed?
How Animal Detectives Work
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Animal detectives work to solve crimes committed against domestic and wild animals. Learn who animal detectives answer to and how you can become one.
How the U.S. Capitol's Design Was Chosen By Public Competition
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The U.S. Capitol is one of the most impressive buildings in the world. And how its design was chosen is quite a story. HowStuffWorks explains.
14 Fantastic Facts About the Fourth of July
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Which three presidents died on July 4? What's the Horribles Parade? And, should America be celebrating on July 2 instead?
How Income Taxes Work
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If you've ever filled out a 1040, you know the U.S. tax system and the agency that keeps it going are complex and mystifying entities. Get the lowdown on this essential piece of the U.S. government.
How Section 8 Housing Works
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Understanding how section 8 housing works involves a study of housing history in the U.S. Learn more about how section 8 housing works here.
A Portrait of Jimmy Carter, America's Oldest Living President Ever
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Jimmy Carter, who turns 98 this year, isn't considered one of America's best presidents. But his legacy after the leaving White House is undeniable.
Goodbye Columbus — Hello Indigenous Peoples Day
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More states are replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. What's prompted the switch and how you do celebrate it?
How the Cabinet Works
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What is the Cabinet, and how do its members assist the president? Learn about the people involved in the U.S. government's Cabinet.